Volume 3, Number 1, January-February-March 2010

Atrial fibrillation: which patients should be managed in primary, secondary and tertiary care?
David Jones, Tom Wong, Diana Gorog, Vias Markides

Atrial fibrillation is the commonest sustained cardiac arrhythmia, and has a significant impact on morbidity and mortality. It is a leading cause of stroke, and suitable thromboprophylaxis should be considered in all patients. Treatment is tailored to the individual. This article will review the management strategies for patients with atrial fibrillation, and discuss the roles of primary, secondary, and tertiary care.

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