Palpitations and Atrial Fibrillation

Lisa and Sara talk to Consultant Cardiologist Dr Karthikeyan about palpitations and atrial fibrillation.

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Resources mentioned in the episode:

• BMJ best practice article about pheochromocytoma: click here (requires login)
• NICE CKS, anti-coagulation: click here
• NICE CKS atrial fibrillation: click here

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