Why study Cardiovascular Disease: Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke?
This Cardiovascular Disease: Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Level 7 module enables healthcare practitioners to develop their critical appraisal of the evidence supporting the current management of patients with atrial fibrillation and stroke. Students will review and critically analyse literature surrounding key aspects of the care pathway in the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation and stroke, with a focus on strategies for risk factor reduction and stroke prevention. The module supports students in planning evidence-based care.
Module structure
This module forms 50% of the Postgraduate Certificate in Cardiovascular Practice; it can also contribute towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Long-Term Conditions and our modular MSc in Long-Term Conditions.
Learning Outcomes
Successful learners will typically be able to:
Critically apply an understanding of the pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation and stroke/TIAs to evidence-based clinical assessment and management strategies.
Critically evaluate evidence-based treatment and management strategies for atrial fibrillation and stroke.
Critically evaluate strategies to identify and provide early intervention for people at risk of atrial fibrillation and stroke and the need for appropriate patient pathways.
Analyse the effects of optimal management and long-term stroke management on the individual, community, and wider society