A 65-year-old patient presents to the emergency department complaining of palpitations of one-day duration. His medical history includes hypertension, his wife complains of his noncompliance with antihypertensive drugs. The patient had consumed multiple wine cups the previous night. On examination, Bp 160/90 mm Hg and pulse are 140/min and irregular. ECG showed irregularly irregular pulse with absent P waves and narrow QRS. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Eductional Objective: Atrial fibrillation occurs due to abnormal electrical activity in the atrial cavity. Presents with an irregular pulse and absent P waves. It has many risk factors like hypertension, alcohol, valvular diseases, and congenital diseases.

A 65-Year-Old Patient Presents to the Emergency Department Complaining of Palpitations