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#363 Afib: Rhythm Control, Catheter Ablation, Afib in the hospital, and Left Atrial Appendage Closure

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

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Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke

Atrial fibrillation is a fast and irregular rhythm. It can cause symptoms like dyspnea, syncopeia or could be asymptomatic. AFibs also link to dementia, heart failure and a shorter life. The new ChadsVascores are gender neutral so you've got to subtract one point if you're basically ignore female gender.

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