Atrial Fibrillation for the Interested Layperson

(Visit: http://www.uctv.tv/) UCSF cardiologist Dr. Gregory Marcus covers the basic mechanisms underlying atrial fibrillation - an irregular, often rapid heart rate. He discusses the consequences of the disease, and the various therapies available for treatment. Gregory is the Director of Clinical Research in the Division of Cardiology at UCSF. Recorded on 06/03/2015. [9/2015] [Show ID: 29727] Getting to the Heart of the Matter - Advances in Cardiology (https://www.uctv.tv/cardiology) Explore More Health & Medicine on UCTV (https://www.uctv.tv/health) UCTV features the latest in health and medicine from University of California medical schools. Find the information you need on cancer, transplantation, obesity, disease and much more. UCTV is the broadcast and online media platform of the University of California, featuring programming from its ten campuses, three national labs and affiliated research institutions. UCTV explores a broad spectrum of subjects for a general audience, including science, health and medicine, public affairs, humanities, arts and music, business, education, and agriculture. Launched in January 2000, UCTV embraces the core missions of the University of California -- teaching, research, and public service – by providing quality, in-depth television far beyond the campus borders to inquisitive viewers around the world. (https://www.uctv.tv)