title: Management of atrial arrhythmias 3: paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
abstract: This is the third in a series of four practical articles highlighting the important management steps for non-cardiologists and non-cardiac electrophysiologists dealing with patients with atrial fibrillation and common atrial flutter. This article will deal with care pathways and management principles for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
authors.affiliation: Manchester Heart Centre, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester M13 9WL.
authors.forename: Mark
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Earley
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Fox
authors.forename: Adam P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Fitzpatrick
authors.forename: Sanjiv
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Petkar
authors.forename: Ihab
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Diab
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods; D017147:Defibrillators, Implantable; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial; D020521:Stroke / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents