Document type
Clinical pathways
Place
South and West Hertfordshire
Output type
Clinical Pathways
Pathway
Arrhythmia Cardiology Care | SWH

Arrhythmia

Patient has irregular pulse ?atrial fibrillation (Opportunistic detection or presentation with symptoms)

Confirmed Atrial Fibrillation on 12 lead ECG (or Holter)? Consider early cardioversion. Discuss with cardiology or general medical on-call.

Assess appropriateness for anticoagulation. 

CHA₂DS₂-VASc Score for Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Risk.
Exclude/treat underlying causes/triggers
 
 

Please see pathway attached for further details. 


 

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