Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 6 years ago
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Atrial Fibrillation - Diagnosis, Causes, Presentations Causes (PIRATES): - Pulmonary embolism - Ischemia (cardiac) -
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Atrial Fibrillation - Diagnosis, Causes, Presentations
Causes (PIRATES):
 - Pulmonary embolism 
 - Ischemia (cardiac) 
 - Repiratory disease 
 - Atrial enlargement or myxoma 
 - Thyroid disease (check 1st episode 
 - EtOH withdrawal ("holiday heart") 
 - Sleep apnea / sepsis 
Infographic by Dr. Pouria Rezapour @prezapour
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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 6 years ago
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