Management of atrial fibrillation--Part 1.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with a higher incidence of mortality, stroke, and coronary events than is sinus rhythm. Immediate cardioversion should be performed in patients with AF and acute myocardial infarction, chest pain, hypotension, severe heart failure, or syncope. Pharmacologic treatments include beta-adrenergic blockade, calcium channel blockers, and amiodarone in selected patients.
Aronow
Wilbert S
WS
Cardiology Division, New York Medical College, Macy Pavilion, Room 138, Valhalla, NY 10595, USA. wsaronow@aol.com
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods; D015150:Echocardiography, Doppler; D004554:Electric Countershock; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial
D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents