Atrial Fibrillation - Risk Stratification For Getting A Stroke

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This video discusses the blood thinning medication for patients with atrial fibrillation.Dr. Manish Shah, an electrophysiologist explains the risk stratification for getting a stroke.

Risk factors for getting a stroke in addition to atrial fibrillation:

• Heart failure
• Age over 75 yrs
• High blood pressure
• High blood sugar or type 2 diabetes mellitus

The physicians use a system called Chad's score to determine what is the level of risk involved. The cardiologist also explains the treatment including coumadin prescription and a close monitoring window for the patients.


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Atrial Fibrillation - Risk Stratification For Getting A Stroke

Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation

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Here are the symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation:
1. Irregular, fast heartbeat.
2. Shortness of breath.
3. Feeling Lightheaded.
4. Dizziness.
5. Feeling weak.
6. Unable to exercise.
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Symptoms of Atrial Fibrillation

Causes Of Atrial Fibrillation

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There are two broad classifications of causes for Atrial Fibrillation .
They are
(1) Medical Conditions: high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, heart valve problems.

(2) Things you put into your body: Stimulants like caffeine, Chocolate, Alcohol, Tobacco.
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Causes Of Atrial Fibrillation

Minimally Invasive Maze Procedure

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The part of the heart around the pulmonary veins is believed to be the source if electrical disarray in atrial fibrillation. Mini maze is a surgical procedure for treating atrial fibrillation. Mini Maze is a procedure where you use a small pen like device through a hole on the lateral aspect of the chest wall. At the tip of the device is a laser source which identifies the target with minimal damage to the structures around. The main complication of surgical maze procedure is pulmonary vein stenosis which can be potentially reduced by the use of mini maze.
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Minimally Invasive Maze Procedure

Hybrid Maze - Surgical Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation

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Dr. Todd Florin, explains Hybrid Maze as an option to treat Atrial Fibrillation. Hybrid Maze is a surgical process to treat Atrial Fibrillation. It will b performed by a cardio-thoracic surgeon. The video shows the process beginning in the electrophysiology lab.The video shows an animated video of the surgical process. The specialized electrophysiologic radio frequency ablation device is a specialized vaccum device can be placed in relevant places. 

The ideal patient for this procedure would have the following characteristics:
1. Large left atrium.
2. Failed Prior Ablation.
3. No prior cardiac or abdominal surgery
 
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Hybrid Maze - Surgical Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation

Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

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Charles Pyron had been grappling with Atrial fibrillation for years. He ended up in the emergency room several times because of his condition, he refers to as "fluttery heart". Patients with Atrial Fibrillation lose energy and feel very tired. Frustrated with the absence of a permanent solution, Charles searched online and found the perfect cardiologist, Doctor Vance Plumb in UAB. The goal of the procedure is pin pointing the spot which creates abnormal electrical signals and destroy the tissue that causes it.  
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Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation

Synchronized Cardioversion for Atrial Fibrillation

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The video above shows the synchronized cardioversion for atrial fibrillation. 
Cardioversion is defined as a “synchronized DC discharge, and does not apply to ventricular defibrillation or to the pharmacological reversion of arrhythmias.
The video shows a video of an actual male patient suffering from atrial fibrillation. The cardiologist and the nurses are involved in the process of synchronized electrical discharge.
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Synchronized Cardioversion for Atrial Fibrillation