Cardioversion . Cardioversion may be recommended for some people with atrial fibrillation. It involves giving the heart a controlled electric shock to try to restore a normal rhythm. Cardioversion is usually carried out in hospital so the heart can be carefully monitored.
Read moreWhat are the guidelines for atrial fibrillation?
Key Recommendations Lenient rate control (<110 beats per minute resting) is recommended over strict rate control (<80 beats per minute resting) for patients who have atrial fibrillation. The risk of stroke and bleeding should be discussed with all patients considering anticoagulation.
Read moreWhat is the AF register?
Brief Summary: The ORBIT-AF registry will be a multicenter, prospective outpatient disease registry to identify “real world” treatment patterns of atrial fibrillation . The registry will describe this patient population with regards to demographics, clinical factors, risk stratification, and geographic regions.
Read moreDo you need to Anticoagulate for atrial flutter?
Most patients with atrial flutter should be considered for chronic anticoagulation in a manner similar to those with atrial fibrillation (AF) . This recommendation is based not only on the fact atrial flutter carries a risk for systemic embolization but also that these patients usually have episodes of AF.
Read moreHow is unstable atrial flutter treated?
Atrial flutter in an unstable patient should be treated immediately with synchronized cardioversion . Unstable patients are those with ongoing chest pain, severe shortness of breath, altered level of consciousness, or hypotension.
Read moreAre beta-blockers contraindicated in AFib?
beta-blockers are effective in maintaining sinus rhythm and controlling the ventricular rate during atrial fibrillation. Given these effects and their favorable effects on mortality, beta-blockers should be considered as first-line agents in the management of patients with atrial fibrillation .
Read moreWhat medications should be avoided with atrial fibrillation?
Atrial Fibrillation Drugs to Avoid
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