AFHRA Basic ECG Course

Course Overview

Introduction:
Welcome to the African Heart Rhythm Association (AFHRA) Basic ECG Course – a comprehensive educational journey designed to equip healthcare professionals with a profound understanding of electrocardiography (ECG) principles. In collaboration with esteemed experts in cardiac electrophysiology, this course has been meticulously crafted to provide participants with a solid foundation in ECG interpretation, encompassing both basic concepts and nuanced complexities.

The AFHRA Basic ECG Course serves as a gateway to the intricate realm of cardiac electrophysiology, catering to medical professionals across Africa. Aspiring cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and allied healthcare practitioners will find this course invaluable in enhancing their diagnostic skills and deepening their understanding of various arrhythmias. Through a series of meticulously structured sessions, participants will navigate the intricacies of ECG interpretation, exploring topics ranging from basic waveform analysis to the localization of complex arrhythmias.

We invite you to embark on this educational voyage, where theoretical knowledge converges with real-world application. The AFHRA Basic ECG Course not only imparts essential skills for ECG analysis but also fosters a collaborative learning environment, connecting healthcare professionals from diverse regions across Africa.

Course Summary:
The AFHRA Basic ECG Course encapsulates a comprehensive exploration of electrocardiography, spanning fundamental concepts to advanced arrhythmia localization. Over the course of several modules, participants will navigate the intricacies of narrow and wide complex tachyarrhythmias, delve into the localization of atrial tachycardias, accessory pathways, and premature ventricular contractions, and gain proficiency in interpreting bradyarrhythmias and channelopathies.

Each session is carefully structured to blend didactic learning with interactive case studies, ensuring a dynamic educational experience. The culmination of the course lies in the “Interactive Real World ECG Cases From All Over Africa,” offering a unique opportunity for collaborative analysis and practical application of the knowledge acquired.

By the course’s conclusion, participants will emerge with a heightened ability to interpret ECGs with precision, making informed clinical decisions in the realm of cardiac electrophysiology. AFHRA is proud to be your partner on this educational journey, fostering excellence in cardiovascular care across the African continent.

Objective Learning Points:

1. Mastering ECG Fundamentals:
   • Understand the anatomy of the cardiac conduction system.
   • Interpret basic ECG waveforms and segments.
   • Analyze the significance of key intervals in ECGs.
2. Narrow Complex Tachyarrhythmias:
   • Differentiate between various supraventricular tachycardias (SVTs).
   • Recognize subtle ECG features for accurate diagnosis.
3. Wide Complex Tachyarrhythmias:
   • Systematically analyze ECGs depicting wide complex tachyarrhythmias.
   • Differentiate between ventricular and supraventricular origin.
4. ECG Localization: Atrial Tachycardia:
   • Identify ECG characteristics specific to atrial tachycardias.
   • Differentiate atrial tachycardias from other arrhythmias.
5. ECG Localization: Accessory Pathway / WPW:
   • Recognize preexcitation patterns associated with accessory pathways.
   • Understand the risks and management of Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome.
6. ECG Localization: PVCs:
   • Identify premature ventricular contraction (PVC) patterns.
   • Assess the clinical significance of PVCs and formulate appropriate management strategies.
7. Bradyarrhythmias:
   • Recognize atrioventricular blocks and sinus node dysfunction on ECGs.
   • Link ECG findings to clinical implications and therapeutic considerations.
8. Channelopathies:
   • Interpret ECG patterns associated with channelopathies (e.g., Long QT syndrome, Brugada syndrome).
   • Understand the clinical implications and risk stratification.
9. Interactive Real World ECG Cases:
   • Collaboratively analyze and interpret real-world ECG cases from diverse regions in Africa.
   • Apply learned concepts to practical scenarios for enhanced understanding.

Target Audience:

1. Cardiologists
2. Electrophysiologists
3. Cardiovascular Fellows
4. Cardiology Residents
5. Emergency Medicine Physicians
6. General Practitioners with an interest in Cardiology
7. Cardiac Nurses
8. Allied Healthcare Professionals involved in cardiac care
9. Medical Students with an interest in Cardiology

This course is tailored to healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their ECG interpretation skills and deepen their knowledge of cardiac electrophysiology.