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Case: Atrial Fibrillation
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
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