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Wednesday, March 12, 2014

HOW MANY YEARS MUST YOU HAVE LONE ATRIAL PAROXYSMAL FIBRILLATION BEFORE HEART FAILURE IS LIKELY?


Persistently rapid heart rates that persist can cause cardiomyopathy and CHF.  The CHADSVASC score can help predict thromboembolic risk.  1 point each for:  CHF, hypertension, age >75, diabetes, and prior stroke.  Additional points added for the female sex, SVA in past, or age greater than 65.  More than a score of 1 suggest benefit with anti-coagulation.


POSTED BY:  Steven Ajluni, MD

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