Cardiology Update 2014: A Patient Management Approach

At the end of this continuing medical education activity, participants should be able to: Discuss role of ablation for patients with atrial fibrillation including current guidelines and expected outcomes

Describe the evaluation and treatment of syncope

Recognize common complications associated with electrophysiologic procedures and initiate treatment

Review the role of anticoagulation in arrhythmia patients

Describe new techniques and technologies used during complex EP device and ablation cases

Identify patients with inherited channelopathies such as long QT and Brugada syndromes

Review types and use of various cardiac monitors