Learning objectives

After watching this webinar, participants will understand

• the challenging relationship between atrial fibrillation, frailty, and stroke risk in old, frail patients with regard to managing AF treatment and stroke prevention how to explore the evidence behind frailty and its impact on anticoagulation decisions, related outcomes, and quality of life; and 
• the role of comprehensive geriatric assessment in optimising stroke prevention.

Needs assessment and expected educational outcome

To understand the challenges of providing balanced management for frail patients with atrial fibrillation. 

Main topic

• Clinical Skills, Other

Related topics

• Treatment
• Epidemiology, Prognosis, Outcome
• Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation
• Stroke Prevention
• Oral Anticoagulation
• Oral Anticoagulant Drugs
• Stroke Prevention, Other

A dedicated page on Atrial fibrillation is highlighted in the FOCUS edition of November 2024.

For more focused information about this topic, please watch the following webinar:

• Prevention of stroke and thromboembolism in patients with AF: hurdles and optimal decision making (13/11/2024)
• Making better decisions on rhythm control for AF to improve patient symptoms and morbidity (20/11/2024)

This webinar is designed for electrophysiologists specialists but also cardiologists wishing to update their scientific knowledge on the topic. 

During the webinar, you will be encouraged to send your questions by chat and interact with our key opinion leaders who will provide live feedback.

Technical settings

The webinar is available on PC and tablets. The use of a smartphone is not recommended.

To answer the MCQs during the live, you must allow pop-up windows.

A high-speed Internet connection is required (minimum 2 Mbps).