In this episode we explore AF. Learning outcomes include:

Knowledge:
To understand what AF is and be able to explain this to a patient

To know why AF is a risk factor for strokes and how to reduce this risk

Skills:
To be able to detect AF by taking the pulse of a patient

To know when to refer a patient for further investigation

Attitudes:
To understand that anyone who has contact with a patient might detect AF

Show notes are available to view and download at www.thehearingaidpodcasts.org.uk for more detail and curriculum mapping against Foundation, CMT, GPVTS, Geriatric Registrar, ANP and NHS Knowledge Skills Framework (KSF) programmes.

Presented by: Dr Iain Wilkinson and Dr Jo Preston, Consultant Geriatricians.

Contributing Faculty: Dan Thomas, Geriatrics Registrar