Patient (condition)
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RAF
Rapid AF
A fib
Afib
Abnormal cardiac rhythm that is characterized by rapid, uncoordinated firing of electrical impulses in the upper chambers of the heart ( HEART ATRIA). In such case, blood cannot be effectively pumped into the lower chambers of the heart ( HEART VENTRICLES). It is caused by abnormal impulse generation.
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AF can be classified as either a
1. first-detected episode or
2. recurrent AF (> 2 episodes),
and further subclassified as
3. paroxysmal (self-terminating, usually < 24 hours),
4. persistent (sustained > 7 days), or
5. permanent.
AF becomes permanent when cardioversion is unsuccessful or has not been attempted.
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1. first-detected episode or
2. recurrent AF (> 2 episodes),
and further subclassified as
3. paroxysmal (self-terminating, usually < 24 hours),
4. persistent (sustained > 7 days), or
5. permanent.
AF becomes permanent when cardioversion is unsuccessful or has not been attempted.
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Risk stratification for decision-making in regards to anticoagulation utilises the CHADS2 score.
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Atrial fibrillation >100bpm at rest is one of the active cardiac conditions for which the AHA ACC-perioperative-cardiovascular-evaluation-for-noncardiac-surgery guidelines suggest elective surgery should be delayed and the condition investigated and optimised.
Active cardiac conditions - refl.in/jo
AHA/ACC Flowchart - from refl.in/4s
Active cardiac conditions - refl.in/jo
AHA/ACC Flowchart - from refl.in/4s
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Dec 02, 2012
Ensure patient is well rate controlled prior to surgery to minimise the risk of perioperative myocardial ischaemia.
Refer to their cardiologist where required.
Refer to their cardiologist where required.
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Maintain sinus rhythm where possible. Those with diastolic dysfunction/LVH are more dependent on atrial contraction for ventricular filling
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