Atrial Fibrillation
Current Approachesto ManagementDavid Putnam, MD
Atrial Fibrillation: General Comments
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Affects approximately 1.5 million people in the US
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More common in men than in women
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Incidence increases with age
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May cause symptoms of palpitations, fatigue, chest pain, andsyncopy
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Embolic CVA’s are most dreaded complication
Atrial fibrillation accountsfor 1/3 of all patientdischargeswith arrhythmia asprincipal diagnosis.
2% VF
Data source: Baily D. J Am Coll Cardiol. 1992;19(3):41A.
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