title: Atrial fibrillation: Part 2.
abstract: In the second part of this article, the author examines common causes and consequences of atrial fibrillation (AF). The author also discusses some of the investigations required to assess patients with this condition, the clinical features of AF and the various treatment strategies available.
authors.affiliation: University Hospitals Coventry, Warwickshire NHS Trust, Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry. navass@uhcw.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Navas
mesh_terms: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial; D017115:Catheter Ablation; D015984:Causality; D004452:Echocardiography; D004554:Electric Countershock; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic
chemical_list: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents