Course Code: REL-ACU-0-ASAC
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Recognize patient risk factors that can lead to AF and subsequent stroke.
Identify anatomical and physiological changes that occur with AF that contribute to increased risk for stroke.
Determine interventions for symptom control and how to manage risks for stroke in patients with AF.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: AF Physiology, Symptoms, and Risk Factors
What is Atrial Fibrillation (AF)?
Clinical Risk Factors for AF
AF Patient Education
Review
Summary
Section 3: AF Diagnosis, Tests, and Complications
Cardiac Conduction System
Basic Electrocardiogram (ECG) Review
AF ECG Features
Classifying AF
Echocardiogram
Other Tests
AF Complications
Review
Summary
Section 4: AF Treatment
Types of Treatment for AF
Rate Control
Rhythm Control
Antiarrhythmic Medications
Review
Cardioversion
When to Consider DC Cardioversion
Factors to Consider Before DC Cardioversion
Complications Related to DC Cardioversion
Elective DC Cardioversion
Pharmacological Cardioversion
Considerations with Pharmacological Cardioversion
Ablation
Permanent Pacemaker
Rate vs. Rhythm Control Patient Education
Review
Section 5: Preventing Thromboembolism
Thrombus Formation and Antithrombotic Therapy
Evaluating Bleeding Risk in AF Patients
Estimating Stroke Risk
Antithrombotic Medications
Warfarin versus DOACs
Patient Education for Stroke Risk
Recommendations for Antithrombotic Therapy
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Writer: Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN
Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN, has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a focus on cardiothoracic, respiratory, and coronary care. She has also had experience in Med-Surg, step-down and ICU. Prior to joining Relias as a SME and Content Writer for acute care, she provided virtual education and injection training on injectable biologics to patients, reported adverse events, and was a patient advocate. She has collaborated with peers on creating job aids, writing policies, and improving quality of care and documentation. Alia received her Bachelors in Nursing from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand in 2011.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.