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
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
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
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
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
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?)
William W. Barrington, MD, discusses subclinical episodes of AFib and how they should be addressed.
Lifestyle Modification – First Line Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation
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
Genevieve Everett, MD, discusses treatment of a patient with a complex case – AFib and end-stage renal disease.
Refractory AF with Tachycardia Mediated HF
Konstantinos Aronis, MD, reviews the management of a patient with AFib and heart failure.
