title: Cardiac arrhythmias: management of atrial fibrillation in the critically ill patient.
abstract: This article reviews the most relevant information for the hospitalist or intensivist managing patients who have atrial fibrillation (AF) in the acute or critical care setting. Emphasis is placed on clinically useful information, and evidence-based strategies for managing acute and chronic AF.
authors.affiliation: Cardiac Electrophysiology, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5853, USA.
authors.forename: Thomas C
authors.initials: TC
authors.lastname: Crawford
authors.forename: Hakan
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Oral
mesh_terms: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D016638:Critical Illness; D004554:Electric Countershock / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents