Thomas M. Munger, M.D. 
Associate Professor of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine
Chair, Division of Heart Rhythm Services, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
Consultant, Division of Heart Rhythm Services, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine

David R. Holmes, Jr., M.D.
Professor of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine
Consultant, Division of Interventional Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine
Master's Faculty Privileges in Clinical & Translational Sciences, Mayo Clinic

Locations:

• Geffen Auditorium (Live)
• Broadcast to SMH Alfred M-459 and MA 17-64
• Mayo Clinic Health System in Waycross (Video Conference)

Lunch available outside Geffen Auditorium and SMH Alfred M-459 on a first come, first serve basis

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the magnitude of the increase in risk of stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation

• Identify the reduction in hemorrhagic stroke with left atrial appendage occlusion relative to that seen with warfarin

• Identify issues of non-compliance to direct oral anticoagulant therapy (DOACS)

• Identify what percentage of patients treated with left atrial appendage occlusion will be able to be followed without anticoagulation after one year

Financial Disclosure:

• None

Off Label/Investigational Uses:

• Dr. Munger - Aegis, Off lable use: LAAO

Accreditation Statement
 

In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s)

AMA
The Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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