AFib Crash Course: Mechanism, ECG, Causes, & Management

Join Matt Holden, NREMT-P, PA-S, from SCOPE Education for this lesson that dives deep into Atrial Fibrillation (AFib), one of the most common cardiac arrhythmias. He'll explore the pathophysiology of AFib, causes, classifications, look at ECG findings, and go over treatment/management options 💓

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In this video, you will learn the electrical disturbances in the heart's atria that lead to the characteristic irregular rhythm. This will be followed by the cardiac and non-cardiac causes. Then you’ll take a close look at ECG findings associated with AFib, covering hallmark features.

Finally, you’ll review the available treatment options, including:
- Rate vs. rhythm control
- Interventions like beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, electrical cardioversion, and antiarrhythmics
- Anticoagulation therapy to reduce the risk of stroke

Chapters:
0:00 - Mechanism of AFib
1:58 - Causes of AFib
3:04 - Complications of AFib
3:47 - Classifications of AFib
4:21 - ECG Findings
5:25 - AFib Management
6:54 - Anticoagulates
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