Atrial fibrillation Karteikarten am Atrial fibrillation management, erstellt von Ashutosh Kumar am 05/03/2017.
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Erstellt von Ashutosh Kumar
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Erstellt von Ashutosh Kumar
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Atrial fibrillation prevalence influenced by:
AF definition and consequences:
Two important management issues in AF:
Aims of treatment of AF:
Stepwise approach to AF:
Confirm the diagnosis:
ECG use in AF:
Other tests:
Blood test:
Echocardiography:
Chest X-ray:
Holter monitoring:
Consider if urgent referral required:
Referral or discussion with cardiologist:
Determine type of AF:
Choice between rate or rhythm control is guided by:
Rate control for:
Rhythm control (restore and maintain sinus rhythm) (refer to cardiologist):
Assess thromboembolic risk and stroke risk to determine appropriate antithrombotic treatment:
