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Detection of Irregular Heart Rhythms Devices such as the Apple Watch or Fitbit Sense can detect irregular heart rhythms, including atrial fibrillation (AFib). These early warnings are critical, as AFib increases the risk of stroke and other heart-related complications.
This allows the atria to fill the ventricles and achieve the highest possible stroke volume. Sinus bradycardia – sinus rhythm below 60 bpm is a sinus bradycardia. AFIB/AFL – atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter episodes. Sinus tachycardia – sinus rhythm above 100 bpm is a sinus tachycardia.
. = My Comment by K EN G RAUER, MD ( 3/15 /2023 ): = I found today’s case highly instructive in highlighting a number of important aspects regarding the presentation and initial treatment of a patient who presents to the ED with new AFib. I focus my comment on a few additional aspects regarding new AFib.
There are 3 etiologies I always think of with bradycardia and AV block: 1. It is common for physicians to ignore the atrium in this situation and forget the stroke risk. While I agree that AFib + complete AV block is the most likely rhythm diagnosis I'd like to see additional monitoring strips to be sure. Hyperkalemia.
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