Learning outcomes
- Define the term atrial fibrillation.
- Be aware of the psychological impact of living with a long term condition such as atrial fibrillation (including the screening tools available).
- Understand the classification and causes of atrial fibrillation.
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of atrial fibrillation.
- Describe the treatment of atrial fibrillation to ensure an optimal quality of life.
- Be aware of the stroke risk associated with atrial fibrillation and how that risk can be reduced.
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Introduction
Module authors Module lead Morven Dunn, Practice Development Nurse Practitioner-AF, NHS Lanarkshire / Practice Development Coordinator, BHF Group members Alison...
Case 1: Dillon
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Case 2: Sally
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Case 3: Stuart
Meet Stuart Stuart is a 67-year old gentleman. His past medical history includes having hypertension and he had a myocardial...
Module test
This is the module test for ‘HEARTe 8. Atrial fibrillation’. It is strongly recommended that you work through the learning materials...
