Atrial Fibrillation (AF): Made Easy & Clinically Relevant

Atrial fibrillation (AF; AFib) made easy—clinically relevant ECG/EKG interpretation, how to recognize AF with RVR, and how to approach AFib management from bedside to boards. In this lecture from This is Why, Dr. Busti will break down atrial fibrillation in a clear, practical way so you can confidently answer: What is atrial fibrillation (AF) and why does it matter clinically? How do you identify AF on an ECG/EKG (classic “irregularly irregular” rhythm)? When is it atrial fibrillation with RVR, and what do you do first? Rate control vs rhythm control in atrial fibrillation: how to think about each strategy Stroke risk: using CHA2DS2-VASc (and bleeding risk with HAS-BLED) Anticoagulation in AFib: DOACs vs warfarin (high-yield clinical pearls) The goal = make medical education easy and clinically relevant. 👉 Access bonus materials and downloads from this episode at: https://www.thisiswhy.health/topics/a... 👉 Get more with a free membership at https://www.thisiswhy.health/ Access free downloads from our videos Access deep dive content from Dr. Busti Organize content via playlists & collections Join live Q&A Receive member newsletters Coupons & discounts for exam prep resources Chapter Table of Contents 00:00:00 - Introduction to Atrial Fibrillation (AF; AFib) 00:01:53 - Background of AF 00:03:51 - Pathophysiology of Atrial Fibrillation 00:10:58 - Risk Factors 00:13:56 - Clinical Presentation in Atrial Fibrillation 00:16:43 - Workup & Evaluation 00:26:02 - Diagnosis of Afib 00:29:56 - Potential Complications of AF 00:33:07 - Treatment and Management Considerations in Atrial Fibrillation 01:06:49 - Summary 👍 If this helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with a classmate or colleague. That will help this new channel continue producing free, high-yield medical education content. 🔔 Don’t forget to turn on notifications so you don’t miss upcoming lectures in pharmacology, medical rounds, and more! #AtrialFibrillation #AFib #afibmanagement #atrialfibrillationrvr #drbusti Speaker: Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA, FNLA, is a licensed healthcare professional and medical educator with over 30 years of experience in clinical practice and academic teaching. He has trained and practiced as a nurse, pharmacist, and physician, bringing a uniquely comprehensive perspective to patient care and medical education. Dr. Busti is dedicated to advancing evidence-based medicine and helping clinicians understand the underlying “why” behind clinical decisions to improve patient outcomes. About This Channel: This content is created by Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FAHA, FNLA, a board-certified physician with training at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and University of Oxford and a medical educator for healthcare professionals and students. All material is based on current medical literature and evidence-based guidelines that align with principles of evidence-based medicine (EBM) and Evidence-Based Healthcare (EBHC). Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not replace individualized evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions about a medical condition and never delay care because of educational content.