In this session we will cover the following:

aims

• To understand the mechanisms of atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation
• To describe the clinical history and examination of These patients
• To understand the investigations required in the assessment.
• To understand the treatment options available

Objectives

• To describe the potential causes of AF
• To present to you cases showing various clinical presentations of AF which will help you understand how to decide on anticoagulation for patients
• To describe the current approaches to restoring sinus rhythm and controlling the ventricular rate in patients with AF.