Inside EP: Insights From Clinical Decision-Makers for the Industry Professional-Case: Atrial Fibrillation

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The transcript discusses the case of a 62-year-old male with newly diagnosed persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib). The patient has no symptoms and is physically active with no limitations. He consumes alcohol regularly and takes aspirin and atorvastatin. The medical team considers different treatment options, including cardioversion and ablation. They discuss the potential risks and benefits of each approach and consider the patient's age and overall health. They eventually choose to cardiovert the patient, but he reverts back to AFib. The team considers other treatment options such as medication and ablation, and they discuss the importance of symptom control and avoiding adverse remodeling.

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Susan S. Kim, MD ,Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

Keywords

persistent atrial fibrillation

62-year-old male

symptoms

cardioversion

ablation