Noted, if he has an active infection this could increase risk of recurrent AF. Not likely due to antibiotic and would encourage him to take these to clear up active infection. Continue lopressor for rate control and Eliquis for stroke prevention.
Please educate him about the pathophysiology of AF including that it is a chronic condition without a cure. Overall goal for management of atrial fibrillation is to reduce overall burden or amount of atrial fibrillation that occurs as well as improve overall symptoms/quality of life. If his infection clears up and if his episodes of AF should increase in frequency/duration and/or worsening symptoms, rhythm control options can be considered
I am educated and work with the AFIB very well. The medications I have and the episodes that occur are well controlled. I would advise you to become educated on the stress you have put on me. This is a huge part of the AFIB. You need to be schooled on the patient and the comorbid conditions involved. Please stop the pressure and allow me to be okay. I know when my heart is beating to fast and a 10 minute office visit can show that or not, but your cavalier attitude makes it much worse and yes, I will probably be beating pretty fast when I come in because of the attitude of electrophysiology at your facility. I have it and work worth it on my terms not yours. I will not allow myself to be disrespected in this manner. A simple explanation will not make it right and a lawsuit is possibly forthcoming.
Claimed loss: Stress and exaserbation of my heart condition. Mental and physical stress that surpassed what should have occured.
Desired outcome: Monetary compensation and more importantly, educate the staff on how to properly work with patients.