Diagnostic Evaluation and Follow-Up of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

作者：Dillon Patrick; Ghanbari Hamid^*

来源：Cardiology Clinics, 2014, 32(4): 507-+.

DOI：10.1016/j.ccl.2014.07.008

• Atrial fibrillation
• Diagnostic evaluation
• Follow-up
• Risk factors
• Symptoms
• Quality of life

In this article, a review of the diagnostic evaluation and outpatient follow-up of patients with atrial fibrillation is presented. After exploring details of symptoms, past medical history, quality of life, and physical exam findings, diagnostic tools are then discussed. Furthermore, important considerations after the initial diagnosis and treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation are discussed.

• 出版日期2014-11