In all pts perform basic clinical eval address modifiable risk factors obesity physical inactivity EtOH consumption smoking DM HTN and assess stroke risk to determine need for anticoagulation CHA2DS2 VASc Focus early on ongoing mgmt to maintain SR and min

By rray, 25 January, 2024
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In all pts, perform basic clinical eval, address modifiable risk factors (obesity, physical inactivity, EtOH consumption, smoking, DM, HTN), and assess stroke risk to determine need for anticoagulation (<a href=https://online.epocrates.com/contextuallink/medCalc/AtrialFibCHADSVASc.htm?activeMedCalcName=CHADS-VASc+Score+for+Stroke+Risk+in+Arial+Fibrillation+%28CHA%5B2%5DS%5B2%5D-VASc%29><u>CHA<sub>2</sub>DS<sub>2</sub>-VASc</u></a>). Focus early on ongoing mgmt to maintain SR and minimize AF burden.