In anticipation of Episode 20 on Atrial Fibrillation, we present here, Dr. Clare Atzema’s Best Case Ever related to Afib.

In the upcoming Episode 20 on Afib, Drs. Nazanin Meshkat, Clare Atzema and BryanAu answer such questions as: What factors should you take into account when deciding whether to use rate control or rhythm control? How is Aflutter treated differently to Afib in the ED? When should Troponins be ordered for our patients in Afib? What are the indications for admission for Afib and who can be safely sent home? How does the CHADS-VASc score compare to the CHADS2 score for determining who needs anticoagulation for stroke prevention? In which patients is electrical cardioversion contra-indicated? What is the best anti-arrhythmic medication for WPW in the setting of Afib? Why should you consider using an initial energy level of 200J biphasic for all your patients with Afib or Aflutter for electrical cardioversion despite the ACLS guidelines suggesting lower levels? and many many more……