Atrial Fibrillation: Short Course
(Locally Delivered)
Atrial fibrillation has been described as ‘a new epidemic’. Affecting 500,000 patients in the UK, its incidence increases by 5% every year. As a common and largely preventable cause of stroke it is vital that staff know how to identify and manage the condition correctly.
The publication of chapter 8 of the National Service framework for coronary heart disease (DH, 2005) and the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence guidelines (NICE,2006) have highlighted the importance of individualized case management in the treatment of AF.
Aim of short course
This one day course will give an overview of AF and an understanding of how to identify at risk patients.
Short course programme
- Overview of atrial fibrillation
- Causes and diagnosis of atrial fibrillation
- Management of atrial fibrillation
- Implications for practice
Duration and format
One training day with informal lectures and interactive practical sessions including case studies.
Cost
£99
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Contact details
Locally Delivered Courses
To commission a short course in your local area for 12 or more people contact Nina Rawstrone:
Tel: +44 (0)1926 836836
or Email Bookings - Locally Delivered
