Living with Atrial Fibrillation Virtual Symposium for Patients and Families

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Join us for a virtual symposium where patients and families can learn and connect about living with atrial fibrillation!

Welcome to the Living with Atrial Fibrillation Virtual Symposium for Patients and Families! Join us online for informative sessions tailored to help you understand and manage atrial fibrillation. Our expert speakers from Mass General Brigham (MGB) will cover a range of topics including treatment options, lifestyle changes, and coping strategies. This event is designed to provide support and education for both patients and their families. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with others facing similar challenges and gain valuable insights. Register now to secure your spot!PROGRAM AGENDA7:55 am: Opening remarks – Julie Shea, NPBlock 1:8:00 am: Expert AF Care at MGB: Advancing Outcomes Through Innovation – Moussa Mansour, MD8:10 am: What is Atrial Fibrillation? – Rachel Tripp PA-C8:20 am: 2025 Anticoagulation Update – Mengyan (Ester) Li, PharmD ,BCPS, CACP, RPh8:30 am: Antiarrhythmic Drug Therapy for Management of AF – Bruce Koplan, MD8:40 am LIVE – Faculty Q&amp;A (Julie Shea - Moderator) 20 min Block 2:9:00 am: Epidemiology and Lifestyle Modification -What is the evidence? Usha Tedrow, MD9:10 am: Genetics of Atrial Fibrillation – Victor Nauffal, MD9:20 am: Non-Pharmacologic Strategies to Reduce Stroke Risk in AF – Sunil Kapur, M D9:30 am: LIVE – Faculty Q&amp;A (William Sauer - Moderator) 20 min Block 3:09:50 am: A New Pulse on AFib Care: Comparing RF and PFA – Alex Leverton PA-C09:55 am: Pulmonary Vein Isolation and Treatment of Paroxysmal AF – Usha Tedrow, MD10:05 am: Catheter Ablation for Treatment of Persistent Atrial Fibrillation – Paul Zei, MD 10:15 am Hybrid Ablation Strategies – Thomas Tadros, MD10:25 am: New Ablation Strategies – Pulsed Field Ablation – William Sauer, MD10:35 am: LIVE – Faculty Q&amp;A (Bruce Koplan - Moderator) – 30 minutes Block 4:11:05 am: Obstructive Sleep Apnea and AF – David Benavides, MD11:15 am: Digital Care -Wearable monitors for AF Surveillance – Megan Antonellis, PA-C11:25 am: Managing the psychological consequences of AF - Margo Funk, MD11:35 am: LIVE Faculty Q&amp;A (Julie Shea - Moderator) – 25 minutes 12:00 pm: Wrap Up - Julie Shea, NP *Topics and Speakers are subject to change prior to the day of the program

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