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aFIB paroxysmal, reverted
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yo F w new onset paroxysmal aFIB symptomatic w SOB when in aFIB w RVR. No known underlying etiology, no h/o HF, CVA, hyperthyroidism; no symptoms of infection, unlikely MI. In the ED we drew basic labs and assessed for infection with UA, CXR, and blood cultures as well as cardiac markers (Trop and BNP), TSH. Uncertain historical reliability w history of onset; will defer cardioversion. CHADS VASC score: Plan vagal maneuvers followed by 0.25mg/kg Diltiazem if aFIB w RVR recurs
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aFIB paroxysmal, reverted yo F w new onset paroxysmal aFIB symptomatic w SOB when in aFIB w RVR. No known underlying etiology, no h/o HF, CVA, hyperthyroidism; no symptoms of infection, unlikely MI. In the ED we drew basic labs and assessed for infection with UA, CXR, and blood cultures as well as cardiac markers (Trop and BNP), TSH. Uncertain historical reliability w history of onset; will defer cardioversion. CHADS VASC score: Plan vagal maneuvers followed by 0.25mg/kg Diltiazem if aFIB w RVR recurs aFIB + RVR + CHF CHF, COPD, aFIB, and DM2 p/w 3d cough, worsening SOB, and one day of nausea/vomiting c/f acute decompensated HF. BUS shows moderately reduced EF though hard to assess given tachycardia. aFib w RVR present on admission. Active smoker. Unlikely PE: sustained tachycardia more likely from afib, SOB but not on any exogenous estrogen, no recent travel or operations, no CA history, ambulatory at home. Possible COPD exacerbation: new cough, h/o COPD, wheezing o...