Reality EP: Tackling Left Atrial Tachycardias after Catheter Ablation for AF
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Program Description
This Heart Rhythm Society live webcast featured a panel discussion of an ablation procedure in a patient with a left atrial tachycardia post a previous atrial fibrillation ablation procedure.
Patient Medical History
The patient is a 67-year-old woman with medically-refractory idiopathic atrial fibrillation and typical atrial flutter since 1998. The patient underwent pulmonary vein isolation and ablation of the cavotricuspid isthmus on August 19, 2008. The patient now has atypical appearing atrial flutter, most likely from the left atrium, which is refractory to propafenone and cardioversion.
Target Audience
This program is intended for a professional audience.
- Cardiac electrophysiologists
- Cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology fellows
- Cardiac surgeons
- Other cardiologists and radiologists
- PAs and nurses
- Pediatric electrophysiologists
- Members of industry
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants will be able to:
- Identify common sources of atrial flutter after a left atrial ablation for atrial fibrillation
- Prepare a strategy for difficult repeat transseptal punctures
- Recognize the proper approach to left atrial flutters using activation patterns and pacing maneuvers
- List methods to isolate recovered pulmonary vein fascicles
Expert Faculty
Edward P. Gerstenfeld, MD
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Philadelphia, PA
Bradley P. Knight, MD, FHRS
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Sofiane Benali, CVT/CCT
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Disclosure of Faculty's Commercial Relationship(s)
Faculty Disclosures (9KB, PDF)
It is the policy of the Heart Rhythm Society to ensure balance, independent objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its sponsored educational programs. All faculty members participating in continuing medical education activities are required to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflict of interest related to the content of their presentations. In accordance with the ACCME's Standards for Commercial Support of Continuing Medical Education, all faculty and planning partners must disclose any financial relationship(s) or other relationship(s) held within the past 12 months. The Heart Rhythm Society implements a mechanism to identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to delivering the educational activity to learners.
Accreditation
The Heart Rhythm Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
The Heart Rhythm Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The AMA has determined that physicians not licensed in the USA who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
Continuing Education (CE) for Nurses
The Heart Rhythm Society is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the New York State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
It has been assigned code 6GDPMX-PRV-079.
A maximum of 2.0 credit hours are available for this educational activity.
Disclaimer This program provides a forum for the open exchange and discussion of research results and scientific advancements in the field of cardiovascular pacing and electrophysiology; however, the Society makes no representation or warranty as to the truth, originality, or accuracy of the information presented in this program or in materials distributed in connection with them. Nor are the views expressed by the individual speakers necessarily the views of the Society. The Heart Rhythm Society supports the ACCME’s policy on evidence-based content and encourages faculty to adhere to these standards when planning a presentation.
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