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HT-6 - HEART RATE CONTROL IN ACUTE ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: PRACTICAL APPROACHES IN EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE

Thursday, October 23, 2025
5:30pm - 5:50pm ET
Room: Theatre 3

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Atrial fibrillation (AF) in acute care settings demands swift, strategic intervention. This session will examine the latest evidence and guideline-based approaches to heart rate control in emergency and critical care.

Attendees will gain practical insights into pharmacologic strategies tailored to complex populations—including postoperative (POAF), new-onset (NOAF), and cardiac transplant patients—where rapid, precise hemodynamic control is essential. Emphasis will be placed on agent selection, monitoring, and real-world considerations to optimize outcomes in dynamic, high-stakes environments.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this session participants will be able to:
  • Review current evidence and guidelines for acute heart rate control in atrial fibrillation, particularly focusing on emergency and critical care settings.
  • Explore tailored pharmacological strategies for managing atrial fibrillation in specific complex populations, including postoperative patients (POAF), new-onset cases (NOAF), and cardiac transplant recipients, emphasizing approaches that allow for rapid and precise hemodynamic control.
  • Discuss practical considerations and best practices for optimizing patient outcomes in acute AF management, encompassing strategic agent selection, diligent monitoring, and mitigating potential pitfalls in dynamic acute care environments.