title: Diagnostic evaluation and follow-up of patients with atrial fibrillation.
abstract: In this article, a review of the diagnostic evaluation and outpatient follow-up of patients with atrial fibrillation is presented. After exploring details of symptoms, past medical history, quality of life, and physical exam findings, diagnostic tools are then discussed. Furthermore, important considerations after the initial diagnosis and treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
authors.forename: Patrick
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Dillon
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. Electronic address: ghhamid@med.umich.edu.
authors.forename: Hamid
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ghanbari
mesh_terms: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods*; D019468:Disease Management; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000379:methods*; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods; D011788:Quality of Life; D012307:Risk Factors; D020521:Stroke / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D063189:Symptom Assessment / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; D000925:Anticoagulants
keywords: Atrial fibrillation; Diagnostic evaluation; Follow-up; Quality of life; Risk factors; Symptoms