PIRATES Mnemonic for the Causes of Atrial Fibrillation

P - Pulmonary Disease, PE
I - Ischemic, Idiopathic
R - Rheumatic Valvular Disease
A - Age, Anemia
T - Thyroid Disease
E - Elevated BP, Enlarged Atrium, Ethanol
S - Sepsis, Sleep Apnea, Surgery

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