Atrial fibrillation (AF)

Diagnostic and therapeutic approach

  1. Diagnosis
  2. Treatment
  3. Scores
  4. Pharmaceuticals
  5. ESC recommandations

Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an irregularly irregular arrhythmia.

ECG characteristic of AF.

We distinguish 5 categories of FA:

  1. paroxysmal AF. Disappear with or without treatment within 7 days of its occurrence.
  2. persistent AF. AF lasting for at least 7 days.
  3. persistent long term AF. AF duration> 12 months.
  4. Permanent      - If agreement between patient and doctor not to attempt the restoration of sinus rhythm.      - Acceptance of AF is based on a treatment decision of physician and patient rather than pathophysiological data.      - The acceptance of the AF may vary therapeutic response or if the preference of the physician or patient changes.
  5. Non-valvular AF. AF not associated with valvular disease or the presence of a valvular prosthesis.