#150 Rhythm Control in Afib: 5 Pearls Segment

What are the benefits of early rhythm control versus rate control alone? When is electrical cardioversion used and what information can it tell us? What side effects for amiodarone, dofetilide, and sotalol, propafenone and flecainide? When should catheter ablation be considered in patients with atrial fibrillation?Behind the Scenes YouTube InterviewTranscript and Show NotesSubscribe to Core IM’s YouTube Channel for more behind the scenes, whiteboard animations and more!Time stamps:(02:05) | Pearl 1 - Rhythm control(11:23) | Pearl 2 - Electrical cardioversion(17:53) | Pearl 3 - Class III antiarrhythmics and side effects(26:31) | Pearl 4 - Class Ic antiarrhythmics and side effects(31:55) | Pearl 5 - Catheter ablationTags: cardiology, primary care, CoreIM, IMcore, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, hospital medicine, pharmacy, nursing education, atrial fibrillationFind the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840Our Sponsors:* Check out ElevenReader and use my code PODCAST for a great deal: https://elevenreader.io* Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy