The Patient with Atrial Fibrillation

Julia Heisler Indik; Joseph S. Alpert

doi:10.1016/j.amjmed.2008.12.012

The Patient with Atrial Fibrillation

Julia Heisler Indik, Joseph S. Alpert

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Abstract

Atrial fibrillation is a frequently encountered arrhythmia, particularly affecting the elderly. Patients at significant risk for stroke should be considered for anticoagulation with warfarin. Management of atrial fibrillation revolves around either controlling the ventricular rate response or trying to maintain sinus rhythm with either pharmacologic or nonpharmacologic therapies. There are many treatment options to consider, based upon the patient's expectations, symptoms, and comorbid conditions. Therefore, the treatment of atrial fibrillation must be individualized.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	415-418
Number of pages	4
Journal	American Journal of Medicine
Volume	122
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2008.12.012
State	Published - May 2009

Keywords

Ablation
Antiarrhythmic medication
Anticoagulation
Atrial fibrillation
Stroke

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General Medicine

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