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[Isolated so-called "alone" atrial fibrillation]
Wiadomosci Lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960)
|August 15, 1989
Insights
This study highlights lone atrial fibrillation, a rare condition affecting only 6% of patients. Successful treatment with amiodarone was observed in a 49-year-old male patient.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Electrophysiology
Background:
- Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia.
- Lone atrial fibrillation (LAF) is defined as AF in individuals without other cardiovascular disease.
Observation:
- A 49-year-old male presented with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
- Cardiovascular examination revealed no underlying heart disease, classifying the case as LAF.
Findings:
- The patient was successfully treated with amiodarone.
- Lone atrial fibrillation accounts for approximately 6% of all AF cases.
Implications:
- LAF diagnosis requires careful consideration in the differential diagnosis of AF.
- Successful management of LAF with amiodarone demonstrates treatment efficacy.
Abstract:
A 49-year-old man with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation was studied in hospital for detection of the cause of arrhythmia and was qualified into the group of the so called alone atrial fibrillation, with healthy cardiovascular system. He was treated successfully with amiodarone++. This type of atrial fibrillation occurs in only 6% of cases of atrial fibrillation, but is possible occurrence should be taken into consideration in differential diagnosis.