DOAC Webinar 1: The screening & diagnosis of AF (including use of portable ECGs and wearables

This webinar will explore which patients may be at higher risk of Atrial Fibrillation and how they may be targeted for opportunistic detection in primary care. Dr Javaid will identify ways of initial screening with a pulse check and examine the potential use of wearables and portable ECG devices.  He will also provide a framework for using ECGs ensuring you get it right every time and will advise how to interpret the information you receive after using this diagnostic tool.

The webinars are suitable for all clinical staff caring for patients with Atrial Fibrillation or who may be at risk of stroke.  All webinars will be delivered by Dr. Yassir Javaid: Clinical Subject Matter Expert (GP with a specialist interest in cardiology).  Please see the brief biography below

 Dr Javaid qualified from Cambridge University and completed his VTS training in Northampton. He has a specialist interest in cardiology and echocardiography and was a clinical lead in the Northamptonshire Community Cardiology service, which had a focus on patients with heart failure and valve disease. He was also the primary care Cardiovascular lead for the East Midlands Clinical Network from 2013-2020. He was named Pulse “GP of the Year” in 2015 for his work in reducing stroke emergency admissions in the East Midlands. He is on the editorial board for the British Journal of Cardiology and a trustee of Heart Valve Voice.