Description: This activity will provide background and pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation, the role of magnesium in the management of atrial fibrillation, and a review of the literature to support current recommendation of magnesium as an adjunct in the 2023 atrial fibrillation guidelines.

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Recording: MAGnificent Magnesium_ An Adjunct in the Management of Atrial Fibrillation-20240405_120013-Meeting Recording.mp4

Speaker(s):  Klaudia Kupinska, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident - Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

Objectives: ​​

  • Outline the pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation
  • Examine the pharmacologic and pharmacokinetic properties of magnesium
  • Evaluate the recent literature surrounding magnesium as an adjunct treatment of atrial fibrillation
  • Design a rate control treatment regimen for a patient experiencing atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response
 
Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals
 
Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 
Session date: 
04/05/2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDT
Location: 
Virtual Via Teams
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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  • 1.00 Attendance
    Attendance Credit
    • 1.00 Approved AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 Continuing Nursing Education (CE)
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  • 1.00 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE)
    Aurora Health Care Department of Pharmacy Services is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

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