Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
Remember to review management strategies for atrial fibrillation
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Remember to review management strategies for atrial fibrillation
Wednesday 26 February 2025, 12:15 AM

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Consultant cardiologist Chris Ellis looks at a patient with atrial fibrillation and increasing shortness of breath on exertion, and discusses important tweaks to his management strategy
Key points, Oral anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation reduces the rate of thromboembolism by two-thirds.
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Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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