Community cardiology specialist Dr Peter Savill discusses five key challenges for GPs in the management of atrial fibrillation.
Learning objectives
This module will support your knowledge of management of AF, in particular:
- When to refer for an echocardiogram or to a cardiologist, and why
- Alternatives to beta blockers
- Indications for urgent cardioversion
- Interpretation of tests to decide whether to anticoagulate
- The potential place for screening for asymptomatic AF
Author: Dr Peter Savill is a community cardiology specialist and clinical lead for the Mid Hampshire community cardiology service
Date published: 23.05.2025
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Very good but couple paragraphs repeated question 5