School of Nursing, Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois, USA.
J Cardiovasc Nurs. 2012 Sep-Oct;27(5):445-56. doi: 10.1097/JCN.0b013e318241736f.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a prevalent arrhythmia. Patients with AF may report a variety of symptoms and often describe compromised quality of life. Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of stroke, heart failure, and all-cause mortality.
The purpose of this review article was to provide an overview of AF management based on current guidelines and new data.
The 2011 American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association/Heart Rhythm Society guideline update provides diagnostic and management recommendations for the patient with AF based on the current evidence.
Nurses are integral to the care of patients with AF. It is essential for nurses to stay apprised of current guidelines and new evidence so that the assessment, management, and education of the AF patients and their families can be optimized.
心房颤动（AF）是一种常见的心律失常。AF 患者可能会出现多种症状，并且经常会感到生活质量受损。AF 会增加中风、心力衰竭和全因死亡率的风险。
本文旨在根据当前指南和新数据概述 AF 的管理方法。
2011 年美国心脏病学会基金会/美国心脏协会/心律学会指南更新提供了基于当前证据的 AF 患者的诊断和管理建议。
护士是 AF 患者护理的重要组成部分。护士必须了解当前的指南和新证据，以便优化对 AF 患者及其家属的评估、管理和教育。
