Atrial fibrillations (AF) and flutters are very common. They are the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, occurring in 1–2 % of the general population and is increasingly prevalent in older people, occurring in about 10 % of over 80 year olds. A normal heart rate should be between 60 and 100 beats a minute when you're resting, and is regular. In AF, the heart rate may be over 140 beats a minute, although it can be any speed. Anyone who thinks they can feel atrial fibrillations can check their pulse on either their neck or their wrist.
Health care
professionals are constantly learning about innovations in cardiology including AF by attending a number of annual cardiology conferences such as the European Society of Cardiology ESC Congress 2014.Taking place in Barcelona Spain from the 30thAugust to the 3rd September, ESC Congress 2014 is the world’s largest and most influential cardiovascular event contributing to global awareness of the latest clinical trials and breakthrough discoveries.
Cardiology is evolving rapidly and it is
critically important to keep up to date, not only in the areas of our special interests but also in what is happening elsewhere across the spectrum of cardiovascular disease. The ESC 2014 Conference captures innovations in scientific discovery, clinical practice, technology and in applications to clinical care and includes a number of education programmes. The aim of the ESC 2014 Conference is to focus on innovations in science, clinical developments, implementation, education and in improving clinical practice. It will be a unique opportunity to bring together clinicians, scientists, epidemiologists, nurses, technicians, health care industry, care opinion leaders and policy makers. In special daily sessions entitled: “Guidelines in Daily Practice”, delegates can also learn about recent guidelines, what they really mean and how to implement them.
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