title: "Oh my quivering heart!".
abstract: Atrial fibrillation is a multifaceted alteration in cardiac rhythm that requires prompt identification and intervention to ensure optimal client outcome. Many different treatment modalities may be used based on the client presentation and duration of the arrhythmia. Thorough nursing assessment and appropriate nursing interventions are imperative to safeguard clients presenting with atrial fibrillation, both in acute and chronic phases of this condition.
authors: Central Texas Veteran's Healthcare System, Temple, TX, USA.
authors: Helene
authors: H
authors: Harris
authors: Anne
authors: A
authors: Crawford
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004554:Electric Countershock; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006329:Heart Conduction System; D006801:Humans; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000451:nursing; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D017751:Safety Management
chemical_list: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents