In this on-demand activity, Deepthy Varghese, MSN, ACNP, FNP, of Northside Hospital, is joined by guests Sandeep K. Goyal, MD, FHRS, Piedmont Heart Institute, and Andrea M. Russo, MD, FHRS, Cooper University Hospital. to discuss the article explores that development and validation of the HARMS2-AF score, a novel lifestyle risk assessment tool for identifying atrial fibrillation (AF) risk in the general population. Using data from the UK Biobank and Framingham Heart Study, the score, derived through Cox proportional hazards regression, includes variables like hypertension, age, body mass index, sex, sleep apnea, smoking, and alcohol. Physical inactivity and diabetes were not significant predictors. The score demonstrated effective predictive performance in both cohorts, outperforming existing models like Framingham-AF and ARIC, and comparable to CHARGE-AF. In conclusion, the HARMS2-AF score is a valuable tool for lifestyle-related AF risk identification, aiding in population screening and potential early intervention.
- Provider:Heart Rhythm Society
- Activity Link: https://www.heartrhythm365.org/URL/TheLeadEpisode50
- Start Date: 2024-02-20 06:00:00
- End Date: 2024-02-20 06:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 0.25 hours
- MOC Credit Details: ABIM - 0.25 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABP - 0.25 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: No, it's free
- Measured Outcome: Learner Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Pediatric Cardiology