Cardiac Issues: Atrial fibrillation, Pacemakers, Stents, and Rehab Stuart E. Sheifer, MD Virginia Heart

Atrial Fibrillation Physiology Risk Factors Reasons for concern – problems it causes Typical evaluation Treatment: Protecting against stroke risk Treatment: Controlling or suppressing it

Atrial Fibrillation - Physiology

Atrial Fibrillation Physiology Risk Factors Reasons for concern – problems it causes Typical evaluation Treatment: Protecting against stroke risk Treatment: Controlling or suppressing it

Pacemakers Indications How they work The process of insertion Monitoring

Pacemakers

Pacemakers Indications How they work The process of insertion Monitoring

Intracoronary Stents Understanding coronary heart disease Pathophysiology and risk factors Medical therapy options Where stents fit it The implant process Post-stent care

CAD-Pathophysiology

Intracoronary Stents Understanding coronary heart disease Pathophysiology and risk factors Medical therapy options Where stents fit it The implant process Post-stent care

STENTS

Intracoronary Stents Understanding coronary heart disease Pathophysiology and risk factors Medical therapy options Where stents fit it The implant process Post-stent care

CARDIAC REHAB Indications The process The benefits

Cardiac Rehab

Cardiac Rehab: Benefits Reduce rehospitalization Reduce cardiac mortality Improve functional capacity Improve quality of life Promote return to work Improve coronary risk profile