The patient with atrial fibrillation.
Atrial fibrillation is a frequently encountered arrhythmia, particularly affecting the elderly. Patients at significant risk for stroke should be considered for anticoagulation with warfarin. Management of atrial fibrillation revolves around either controlling the ventricular rate response or trying to maintain sinus rhythm with either pharmacologic or nonpharmacologic therapies. There are many treatment options to consider, based upon the patient's expectations, symptoms, and comorbid conditions. Therefore, the treatment of atrial fibrillation must be individualized.
Sarver Heart Center, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson 85724, USA. jindik@email.arizona.edu
Julia Heisler
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Indik
Joseph S
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Alpert
D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods*; D005060:Europe / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D012307:Risk Factors; D017678:Sex Distribution; D020521:Stroke / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents