Apreviously well 67-year-old woman presents to her family physician with new-onset
palpitations and fatigue over the last 6 weeks. These symptoms have adversely affected her …

A 61-year-old man presents with 2 weeks of exertional dyspnea. Pertinent medical history
includes hypertension, nephrolithiasis, and internal hemorrhoids. He takes no medications …

A 77-year-old woman with a history of hypertension treated with metoprolol presents for her
annual examination. She reports no new symptoms. The examination is remarkable only for …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common arrhythmia exhibiting a dramatic rise in
prevalence with associated increased risk of stroke, heart failure, and death. No standard …

Atrial fibrillation is the most common rhythm disturbance in general population. We present a
19-year-old man who was admitted to emergency department with progressive weakness …

A 78-year-old man presented to his personal physician for a yearly examination. He was
totally asymptomatic. Findings of a physical examination performed 1 year previously were …

A new and first finding is an irregular pulse. Atrial fibrillation is confirmed on 12-lead ECG.
He has no additional symptoms. Four months earlier, he had a drugeluting stent placed for a …

General practitioners regularly encounter atrial fibrillation in their daily practice. A crucial
cornerstone of its management includes prescribing anticoagulants and controlling the heart …

Mr Jones, a 59-year-old man, was recently discharged from hospital following an admission
for breathlessness and palpitations. His 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) confirmed fast …

Patients with atrial fibrillation not associated with other cardiac conditions require different
individualized treatment strategies. However, in all patients it is critical to address modifiable …