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Hybrid Ablation: A New Standard of Care in Long Standing Persistent Atrial Fibrillation?
- 1 EBAC
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Learning objectives
- Describe the fundamental steps in hybrid ablation
- Recall the clinical outcomes from randomised controlled trials and real-world data supporting the use of hybrid ablation in persistent AF
- Select ideal patient candidates for hybrid ablation
- Consider the existing equipment and skill requirements for successful hybrid ablation
Convergent Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation
- 1.00 EBAC
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Learning objectives
- Discuss the need for optimal approaches to atrial ablation and identify patients for whom a convergent procedure approach is indicated
- Describe the convergent procedure and the role of electrophysiologist and surgeon
- Discuss current clinical understanding of the convergent procedure including emerging data and the role of the left atrial appendage in ablation
Convergent procedure: A new approach to atrial fibrillation ablation
- 1.00 EBAC
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Learning objectives
- After this session electrophysiologists will be able to identify the causes of sub-optimal outcomes in atrial ablation, describe the convergent procedure and appropriate patients, and outline the electrophysiologist’s role.
Hybrid ablation: a role in AF management?
- 1.00 EBAC
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Learning objectives
- Define the clinical value of a multidisciplinary “AF Heart Team”.
- Analyse the scientific evidence that supports the safety and efficacy of hybrid ablation techniques.
- Propose how to effectively implement a hybrid approach to managing AF in their clinical practice.
Utilizing NOAC's in non-valvular atrial fibrillation patients undergoing PCI
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Learning objectives
- Describe the complex nature and current recommendations for antithrombotic therapy for non-valvular AF patients undergoing PCI
- Define the complications associated with TAT
- Summarize the latest data utilizing NOAC therapy in AF patients undergoing PCI
RIO 2020 – AF ABLATION MADE SIMPLE: PRESENTATION SESSIONS
- 1.00 EBAC
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Learning objectives
- Discuss the merits of using ablation in the day surgery setting and as a first-line treatment for atrial fibrillation
- Summarise recent clinical data on emerging ablative techniques for atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia (VT)
- Recall how to carry out ablative procedures including fluoro-free ablation, high power ablation, ablation of structural heart VT, convergent ablation and ablation in atrial tachycardia
- Recall how to carry out leadless pacing and His bundle pacing for cardiac synchrony