Palpitations & Chest Pain : Atrial Fibrillation : Scenario

Atrial Fibrillation : Introduction , Causes , pathophysiology , Risk factors , Complications and Treatment

What you'll learn

Causes of Palpitations

Atrial Fibrillation

Causes of Atrial Fibrillation and clinical features

Management of Atrial Fibrillation

Requirements

Basic Medical Knowledge

Description

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm. An irregular heart rhythm is called an arrhythmia. AFib can lead to blood clots in the heart. The condition also increases the risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications.During atrial fibrillation, the heart's upper chambers — called the atria — beat chaotically and irregularly. They beat out of sync with the lower heart chambers, called the ventricles. For many people, AFib may have no symptoms. But AFib may cause a fast, pounding heartbeat, shortness of breath or light-headedness.Episodes of atrial fibrillation may come and go, or they may be persistent. AFib itself usually isn't life-threatening. But it's a serious medical condition that needs proper treatment to prevent stroke.Treatment for atrial fibrillation may include medicines, therapy to shock the heart back to a regular rhythm and procedures to block faulty heart signals.A person with atrial fibrillation also may have a related heart rhythm problem called atrial flutter. The treatments for AFib and atrial flutter are similar.SymptomsSymptoms of AFib may include:Feelings of a fast, fluttering or pounding heartbeat, called palpitations.Chest pain.Dizziness.Fatigue.Lightheadedness.Reduced ability to exercise.Shortness of breath.Weakness.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Palpitations and chest pain , case discussion

Lecture 2 Palpitations and chest pain , case discussion

Section 3: Classification of Atrial Fibrillation and Pathophysiology

Lecture 3 Classification of Atrial Fibrillation and Pathophysiology

Section 4: Atrial Fibrillation : Risk Factors, casues and Predisposing Factors

Lecture 4 Atrial Fibrillation : Risk Factors, casues and Predisposing Factors

Section 5: Investigation of Atrial Fibrillation

Lecture 5 Investigation of Atrial Fibrillation

Section 6: Types of Atrial Fibrillation and Pathophysiology

Lecture 6 Types of Atrial Fibrillation and Pathophysiology

Lecture 7 Management of Atrial Fibrillation

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