title: Atrial fibrillation case study.
abstract: This article discusses the irregular heart rhythm caused by atrial fibrillation (AF). A brief overview of the pathophysiology will be provided. A case study is discussed to highlight the treatment and management of AF. The care provision describes common signs and symptoms and also the treatment and management of AF within the maternity care setting. The importance of maintaining the mother-baby dyad is highlighted. For the purpose of maintaining confidentiality the woman will be referred to as Shama.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: Tracey
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D018743:Perinatal Care / Q000379:methods*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome