Management of atrial fibrillation

Mnemonic- ABCDE

A- Anticoagulants ( to prevent embolisation)

B- Beta blockers (to slow down the heart rate)

C- Calcium channel blockers (to slow down the heart rate)

D- Digoxin (to slow down the heart rate)

E- Electrocardioversion (to convert the rhythm to sinus rhythm)

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