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2022 UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute Atrial Fibrillation Symposium

May 16, 2022

The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute Atrial Fibrillation Symposium: A Multidisciplinary Approach, is an annual symposium featuring a range of discussions about the latest advancements in the care of atrial fibrillation patients. The 2022 symposium included in-depth discussions about AFib, surgical management of the condition, a review of complex cases, and more. 

View the presentations below. 

For more information or to refer a patient, please email HVIReferral@upmc.edu

Screening for AF: What the Cardiologist Needs to Know

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Aditya Bhonsale, MD, gives an overview of the importance of screening patients for atrial fibrillation, in addition to screening strategies, screening in older adults, and more. 

Stroke Prevention in AF: LAA Closure

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Madhurmeet Singh, DO, discusses the connection between AFib and stroke and elaborates on surgical and treatment strategies. 

The Dynamic Duo: Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure

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Jessica Huston, MD, and Krishna Kancharla, MD, discuss the overlap of AFib and heart failure, “rate vs. rhythm” control strategies, and more. 

AF Ablation: Practice Changing Trials

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Sandeep K. Jain, MD, reviews clinical trials that have informed much of modern AFib treatment. 

Facing the Challenge of Persistent Symptomatic AF: A Collaborative Approach

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AFib can be persistent in some patients. Andrew Voigt, MD, discusses treatment strategies for persistent Afib, in addition to the collaborative approach taken by UPMC experts. 

Device Detected AF: Anticoagulation (What should we do?)

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William W. Barrington, MD, discusses subclinical episodes of AFib and how they should be addressed. 

Lifestyle Modification – First Line Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation

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Mehak Dhande, MD, discusses lifestyle and risk factor modification for AFib, in addition to its connection to obesity and physical activity. 

Ablation as First Line Treatment for AF

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Genevieve Everett, MD, discusses treatment of a patient with a complex case – AFib and end-stage renal disease. 

Refractory AF with Tachycardia Mediated HF

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Konstantinos Aronis, MD, reviews the management of a patient with AFib and heart failure.