# #150 Rhythm Control in Afib: 5 Pearls Segment

An episode of [Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1297791208), 24 Apr 2024, 40 min.

Audio: https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/audio2.redcircle.com/episodes/c83a01ea-def5-4cb9-843a-279bd5f4bedb/stream.mp3

What are the benefits of early rhythm control versus rate control alone? When is electrical cardioversion used and what information can it tell us? What side effects for amiodarone, dofetilide, and sotalol, propafenone and flecainide? When should catheter ablation be considered in patients with atrial fibrillation? Behind the Scenes YouTube Interview Transcript and Show Notes Subscribe to Core IM’s YouTube Channel for more behind the scenes, whiteboard animations and more! Time stamps: (02:05) | Pearl 1 - Rhythm control (11:23) | Pearl 2 - Electrical cardioversion (17:53) | Pearl 3 - Class III antiarrhythmics and side effects (26:31) | Pearl 4 - Class Ic antiarrhythmics and side effects (31:55) | Pearl 5 - Catheter ablation Tags: cardiology, primary care, CoreIM, IMcore, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, hospital medicine, pharmacy, nursing education, atrial fibrillation Find the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840 Our Sponsors: * Check out Eko: https://ekohealth.com * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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