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Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of mortality and morbidity in adults worldwide.1 Coronary angiography (CAG) is the gold standard method for evaluating atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD).2 It is conventionally performed via the trans-femoral (TF) route. Recently, however, the trans-radial (TR) route has become the preferred way.3 The TR route offers better procedure comfort, shorter hospitalization […]

Kim Rajappan and Pam Bertschinger, HRC 2019 – Atrial Fibrillation

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Published Online: Oct 31st 2019

We spoke to Dr Kim Rajappan (HRC, Programme Director and A-A Executive Committee Member; Cardiac Department, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK) and patient Pam Bertschinger at the 2019 Heart Rhythm Congress (HRC) in Birmingham, UK, about atrial fibrillation and the patient experience.

Speaker’s Disclosures: Kim Rajappan has nothing to declare in relation to this video interview.

Questions:
1. Atrial fibrillation management – who is responsible for my care? GP or EP? (0:09)
2. Why do you think patients should attend Patients Day? (7:44)

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Filmed at the Heart Rhythm Congress (HRC) 2019 in Birmingham, UK, October 2019 in partnership with Arrhythmia Alliance.

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