Join Dr Hugh Calkins for a discussion of his groundbreaking paper: Uninterrupted Dabigatran versus Warfarin for Ablation in Atrial Fibrillation.
Topic
Catheter ablation is an antiarrhythmic surgical technique used in the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Typically, it is performed with uninterrupted anticoagulation with warfarin, or interruption of a NOAC course for a period before and following surgery. However, the results of this new study indicate that an uninterrupted course of NOACs may, in fact, be safer than other anticoagulant courses.
Target audience
This educational activity is designed for cardiologists, surgeons, primary care physicians, GPs, nurses and any other healthcare professional with an interest or role in atrial fibrillation management.
Learning objective
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
Funding
This independent educational activity by NOAC Education is supported by funding from Boehringer Ingelheim. PCM Scientific is the medical education company acting as scientific secretariat and organiser for this programme. The activity is run at arm’s length from the financial supporter and all content is created by the faculty. No funder has had input into the content of the activity.
