Atrial Fibrillation Familial 6 C2677294
A genetic disorder affecting the heart's electrical system, causing irregular upper chamber contractions. Family members may share this condition. Therapy includes medications and procedures to restore normal rhythm.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- I78.0
- ICD-11
- BA00.0
- Body system
- cardiovascular
- Severity
- moderate
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Warning signs - seek immediate care
Chest discomfort
Syncope
Chest discomfort or palpitations
(cardiovascular)Noticeable symptoms that may vary in intensity over time.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Palpitations
(cardiovascular)Shortness of breath
(cardiovascular)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Disease management and monitoring
Treatment options should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider.
Rate Control Strategy
Long-term management using beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, or digoxin to achieve adequate rate control and symptom relief in persistent AF.
Anticoagulation for Stroke Prevention
Long-term blood thinner therapy based on individualized stroke risk assessment, essential for reducing embolic events in AF patients.
Additional treatment options
Pulmonary Vein Isolation Ablation
Catheter-based technique to electrically isolate pulmonary veins, the primary source of触发 atrial fibrillation, creating circumferential lesions around each vein.
surgicalMind-Body Practices
Incorporation of yoga, tai chi, and guided meditation to reduce stress, improve heart rate variability, and decrease AF triggers.
complementaryTrigger Avoidance and Self-Management
Education on identifying and avoiding personal AF triggers such as alcohol, stimulants, dehydration, and sleep deprivation, with structured self-monitoring.
lifestyleWhen to seek medical help
Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
What is Atrial Fibrillation Familial 6 C2677294?
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
Hindricks G, Potpara T, Dagres N. 2020 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation. Eur Heart J. 2021.
Oto MM, Keane D, Ruskin JN. Genetics of atrial fibrillation: implications for future therapeutic directions. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2019.
Christophersen IE, Rienstra M, Roselli C. Large-scale analyses of the genetics of atrial fibrillation. Circ Genom Precis Med. 2018.
Ackerman MJ, Priori SG, Willems S. HRS/EHRA/APHRS expert consensus statement on the diagnosis and management of patients with inherited primary arrhythmia syndromes. Heart Rhythm. 2016.
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