Atrial fibrillation

RIZIV accreditation number: 26009795

Atrial
fibrillation (AF) is the most common clinically significant
arrhythmia and is considered an epidemic of cardiovascular
diseases in the 21st century.

AF is associated with increased morbidity
and mortality, resulting in a high burden on the healthcare system. Timely
detection of AF combined with appropriate intervention provides the opportunity to
limit AF-related complications.

In this e-learning, you will learn what Atrial fibrillation (AF) is, how to recognize this arrhythmia, what consequences it has for health, why timely detection and prevention are important, and what role lifestyle and risk factors play in its prevention.