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| Credits | 1.00 |
| Release Date | 11/5/2008 |
| Termination Date | 11/5/2011 |
| Cost |
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| Description | According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institutes, Catheter ablation is a medical procedure used to treat some arrhythmias. An arrhythmia is a problem with the speed or rhythm of the heartbeat.
This activity is supported in part by educational grants from Merck and Astellas. |
| Accreditation Statement | The Ohio State University Medical Center, Center for Continuing Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Ohio State University Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |
| Author | Emile Daoud, MD and John Hummel, MD |
| Objectives | Upon completion of this educational activity, the participant will be able to: 1.) Review the rationale for ablating atrial fibrillation. 2.) Identify patients who are candidates for ablation of atrial fibrillation.
3.) Identify the risks associated with afib ablation. 4.) Review the technologies being developed to make afib ablation safer and less time consuming. |
| Audience | This course is designed for physicians. |
| Estimated Time to Complete | 1 Hour |
