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Statement of Need
The Planning Committee has determined that there is a strong need for this conference
based on the clinical and public health significance of atrial fibrillation as the
most common cardiac arrhythmia and the rapidly evolving advances in knowledge about
the mechanisms of and treatment options for this major public health problem.
This three-day symposium is designed to meet the following two objectives:
(1) Provide a current review of new information on the basic pathophysiology of
atrial fibrillation
(2) Present a detailed analysis of the most recent developments in the treatment
of atrial fibrillation with emphasis on rapidly evolving new imaging and mapping
techniques, antiarrhythmic drug therapy and new nonpharmacological therapies including
pacing, catheter ablation and surgical techniques.
The scientific basis for, clinical experience with and limitations of these new
therapies will be explored. In addition, debates as well as faculty and audience
discussions on controversial topics in the treatment of atrial fibrillation will
be used to highlight the current state of scientific knowledge in areas of major
practical interest to clinicians. The faculty is selected to provide the highest
quality teaching and access to the latest scientific information, often before it
is published, from leading experts in the field.
This symposium is designed for cardiologists, internists, fellows, nurses and technicians
with an interest in cardiac arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation.
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