ADDRESSING STROKE AND ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

Updated 2/26

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                                                             Atrial fibrillation is a rapid , irregular arrhythmia.
 It is caused by the atria (upper heart chambers) beating
rapidly and out of character. There is no P wave on the EKG.

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Scenario: The patient above, had surgery three days ago.
He is on anticoagulation therapy (Heparin) for DVT. 
Anticoagulants are blood thinners. Their purpose is to
 prevent blood from clotting too easily. 

 Patients with atrial fibrillation may be placed on
 anticoagulation therapy.

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Scenario: In the image above, Ann is an opera
singer. While on stage, she suddenly starts having
trouble getting her words out. Her right arm also
feels weak. These symptoms are classic of someone
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