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classifications of AF |
paroxysmal (self-terminating, usually <48h), persistent (>7d), permanent (>1y, when cardioversion has failed or is foregone)
valvular (e.g. rheumatic MV dz, prosthetic or repaired valve) v. nonvalvular
lone AF: <60y, no other cardiac dz (including HTN) |
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etiologies of AF |
cardiac: HF, myo/pericarditis, ischemia, HTN crisis, cardiac surgery pulmonary: acute dz or hypoxia (e.g. COPD flare, PNA), PE, OSA metabolic: high catecholamine states (stress, infection, postop, pheo), thyrotoxicosis drugs: EtOH ("holiday heart"), cocaine, amphetamines, theophylline, caffeine neurogenic: SAH, ischemic stroke chronic: old age, HTN, ischemia, valve disease, CMP, hyperthyroid, obesity |
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approach to acute AF |
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