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A Fib Flashcards

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What are the CHADS2 criteria?

A 
CHF
HTN
Age > 75
Diabetes
Stroke (2 pts)
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How to use CHADS2?

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To determine anticoagulation for reducing risk of thromboembolic events in patients in A fib

0 = ASA
1 = ASA or warfarin (INR 2-3)
2 = warfarin (INR 2-3)
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Management of A fib?

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Rate control (metoprolol) +/- anticoagulation based on CHADS2 score

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