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[Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation]

J F Leclercq1, P Attuel

  • 1Centre de rythmologie, hôpital Lariboisière, Paris.

La Revue Du Praticien
|June 15, 1993
PubMed
Summary
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Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, a common arrhythmia, is hard to diagnose due to subtle symptoms. Early detection and management, including anticoagulants and antiarrhythmic drugs, are crucial for preventing embolism and improving outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Electrophysiology

Context:

  • Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, increasing with age.
  • Diagnosis is challenging due to often absent or misleading symptoms.
  • Associated with various heart diseases and arterial hypertension.

Purpose:

  • To discuss the diagnosis and management of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
  • To highlight the risks of embolism and the role of anticoagulants and antiarrhythmic drugs.

Summary:

  • Diagnosis relies on electrocardiogram, aided by Holter monitoring or patient-triggered recordings.
  • Intracavitary electrophysiological study is used in specific cases.
  • Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of peripheral and cerebral embolism (5% per annum).

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Impact:

  • Anticoagulant therapy effectively reduces embolism risk without requiring excessive treatment.
  • Antiarrhythmic drugs help maintain sinus rhythm, indicated for symptomatic patients or those with significant cardiopathy.
  • Atrial fibrillation signifies an unfavorable prognosis, increasing sudden death risk.