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AFib Flashcards

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Symptoms

A

Angina
Dizziness
HF
SOB
Palpitations

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Causes

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Sepsis
Mitral valve defect
IHD
Thyrotoxicosis
HTN
HF

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Investigations

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If paroxysmal: 24hr ECG, Loop recorder, Event recorder

BP/HR
TFT - Thyrotoxicosis
FBC/CRP - Infection
U&E - Electrolyte imbalance
Echo - Valve/ HF
ECG

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Treatment if less than 48hrs/ Unstable

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DC Cardioversion
IV Flecainide/ Amiodarone
Radiofrequency Ablation

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Treatment if more than 48hrs/ Stable

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Apixaban 3 weeks
TOE Guided Electrical cardioversion
IV Flecainide/ Amiodarone
Radiofrequency Ablation

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Long term treatment

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Rate - Beta Blocker
Anticoagulant - Apixaban

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Complications

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Stroke
HF

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Pill in pocket

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Flecainide pill to be taken if symptomatic

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