Treatment Of AF Flashcards
1
Q
Acute New Onset with life threatening haemodynamic instability
A
Electrical cardioversion
Restores sinus RTHYHM
2
Q
Acute new onset without life threatening haemodynamic instability
A
LESS than 48 hrs = RATE OR RHYTHM CONTROL
MORE than 48 hrs = RATE CONTROL
3
Q
MAINTENANCE
FIRST LINE
A
RATE CONTROL
Mono —> Dual —> Rhythm control
4
Q
MAINTENANCE
SECOND LINE
A
RHYTHM CONTROL
And in addition if required POST-CARDIOVERSION
5
Q
Paroxysmal AF Treatment
A
1.) RHYTHM CONTROL eg Sotalol
OR
2.) PILL IN POCKET eg FLECAINIDE or Propafenone