By Jane Nelson Worel RN, MS, ANP-BC, FAHA (Clinical Education, Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association)
Helping patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation (NVAF) involves implementing guidelines-based strategies to effectively balance the reduced risk of deadly or debilitating strokes with the risk of bleeding—along with factors such as patient age and overall health. To help clinicians navigate the challenges faced by patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib)—the most common arrhythmia seen in clinical practice—the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) has developed a trio of educational and reference tools for providers that will increase knowledge and directly impact clinical practice.
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