Causes and Treatments of Tachycardias

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

This session identifies risk factors associated with common atrial tachyarrhythmias. Discussion includes foundational and advanced pathophysiology contributing to the development of these arrhythmias. Content includes pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments. Multiple case studies are used to help participants apply their knowledge to immediate and long-term interventions for management and prevention of arrhythmias.

Objectives

Identify multiple clinical risk factors for atrial arrhythmias.
Explain the pathophysiology of triggers specific to atrial tachyarrhythmias.
Assess immediate and long-term interventions to prevent specific arrhythmias.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.