Internists, cardiologists, electrophysiologists and other heart rhythm specialists who manage patients with atrial fibrillation

Original Release Date: November 1, 2009
Expiration Date: October 31, 2010   
Estimated Time to Complete Activity: 2.0 hrs

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Credit should be as follows:
Beth Israel Medical Center designates this educational activity for 1 credit per hour of instruction and a maximum of 20.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
There are no fees for participating in or receiving credit for this online education activity. For information on applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board. This activity is designed to be completed within the time designated above.

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Jonathan S. Steinberg, MD
Professor of Medicine
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Chief, Division of Cardiology
Endowed Director, Al-Sabah Arrhythmia Institute
St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals
New York, NY

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This activity is supported by an educational grant from Sanofi Aventis

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