Abstract

Guidelines for managing atrial fibrillation currently recommend rhythm and rate control for individuals who report bothersome symptoms of atrial fibrillation. However, rate control and rhythm control medication often cause adverse effects, including dizziness and fatigue. Do these adverse effects outweigh the positive effects of sinus rhythm and rate control?

Author Details

Kelly T. Gleason, PhD, RN, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Hae-Ra Han, PhD, RN, FAAN, School of Nursing, The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Laura Samuel, PhD, RN, ANP, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cheryl R. Dennison Himmelfarb, PhD, RN, ANP, FAAN, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Sigma Membership

Nu Beta at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

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Research Approach

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Keywords:

Atrial Fibrillation, Patient-Report Outcomes, Symptoms

Conference Name

Leadership Connection 2018

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2018

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Rate and rhythm control medications for atrial fibrillation: Do adverse effects outweigh benefits?

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Guidelines for managing atrial fibrillation currently recommend rhythm and rate control for individuals who report bothersome symptoms of atrial fibrillation. However, rate control and rhythm control medication often cause adverse effects, including dizziness and fatigue. Do these adverse effects outweigh the positive effects of sinus rhythm and rate control?