Do you ever utilize lacosimide in patients with atrial fibrillation?

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Topics: Epilepsy • Neurology • Cardiology • Atrial Fibrillation

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Yes. I would get screening ECG to look for P-R interval if there is history of conduction abnormalities such as bradycardia, fainting, cardiomyopathy etc.

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