Atrial fibrillation
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Atrial fibrillation

Anita Skinner Deputy matron/manager, Lourdes Community Nursing Home in Westgate-on-Sea, Kent

A CPD article helped Anita Skinner to improve her understanding of the condition and provide effective care

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a supraventricular arrhythmia. AF is common, occurs mostly in older people, and is often associated with cardiovascular conditions.

Nursing Standard. 28, 14, 60-60. doi: 10.7748/ns2013.12.28.14.60.s50

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