New AF Guidelines: The Pillars of Therapy Have Changed (2024 AC LIVE)
Learning Objectives:
- To update providers on the current ACC guidelines on the management of atrial fibrillation.
- Review the risk factors for developing atrial fibrillation and what can be done to reduce future risk
- Discuss anticoagulation options and strategies for rate and rhythm control
Chad A. Link, DO, FACC, FACOI
Cardiologist
University of Michigan Health- Sparrow
Chad A. Link, D.O. FACC, FACOI received his medical degree from Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, Michigan. He completed both his Internal Medicine Residency and Cardiology Fellowship at Ingham Regional Medical Center in Lansing, Michigan. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology and Nuclear Cardiology and serves as the cardiology chairman for the University of Michigan Health System-Sparrow Eaton and Ionia Hospitals and is a clinical assistant professor for the cardiology course at Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine.
He specializes in cardiovascular medicine with the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow. Dr. Link’s background includes all aspects of clinical cardiology with specialized interest in the management of coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia, echocardiography; nuclear cardiology and pulmonary hypertension. Professional memberships include: the American Society of Echocardiography, the American College of Cardiology, and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.