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Category Archives: Atrial Fibrillation
Rate vs Rhythm Control
Atrial fibrillation can be managed either by controlling the rate or trying to re-establish sinus rhythm. The pendulum is currently favoring the rate control strategy (with adequate anticoagulation) I think the AFFIRM trial did the most to change medical opinion … Continue reading
CHADS2 and Risk
It is amazing the power of numbers to predict, and our inability to accurately judge risk. The CHADS Score predicts the risk of stroke on a yearly basis, depending on the number of risk factors you have. Most people understand … Continue reading
CHADS Calculation
The current risk stratification for stroke most widely used is CHADS2. This system uses common clinical conditions to assess risk for stroke. Points are assigned, and anticoagulation is given depending on how many points the patient has: C Congestive heart … Continue reading
Atrial Fibrillation
This rhythm seems to provide countless nuanced discussions. The rhythm itself often brings a patient to medical attention, but the real concern is the stroke risk. At this point, our way of risk assessing the likelihood of stoke is the … Continue reading