Treatment Of AF Flashcards by Olivia Agbaje | Brainscape

Q

Acute New Onset with life threatening haemodynamic instability

A

Electrical cardioversion

Restores sinus RTHYHM

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Acute new onset without life threatening haemodynamic instability

A

LESS than 48 hrs = RATE OR RHYTHM CONTROL

MORE than 48 hrs = RATE CONTROL

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Q

MAINTENANCE

FIRST LINE

A

RATE CONTROL

Mono —> Dual —> Rhythm control

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MAINTENANCE

SECOND LINE

A

RHYTHM CONTROL

And in addition if required POST-CARDIOVERSION

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Q

Paroxysmal AF Treatment

A

1.) RHYTHM CONTROL eg Sotalol
OR
2.) PILL IN POCKET eg FLECAINIDE or Propafenone

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