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Needs Assessment

  1. Identify the optimum patient for rate vs. rhythm strategy and end points of therapy.
  2. Explore non-pharmacologic approaches for ablation surgery.
  3. Determine best candidates for catheter ablation cure.
  4. Define the patient and tailor anti-thrombotic therapy for patients at high risk for stroke.
  5. Identify patients by abnormal ECGs who require further work-up and therapy.
  6. Consider device therapy to improve survival and reduce symptoms in patient with HF.
  7. Explain when to bench the athlete and what conditions apply.
  8. Explain Heart Failure Hospital-to-Home initiative and potential reduction in readmission rates.
  9. Educate on the current uses of ventricular assist devices in the management of end-stage heart failure.
  10. Explore cardiac transplantation and its future.

 

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