Atrial fibrillation diagnosed through sensory complaints

J Am Board Fam Med. 2014 Jul-Aug;27(4):570-4. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2014.04.130183.

Abstract

Taste and smell disorders have multiple causes. We describe a patient in whom atrial fibrillation and subsequent embolic stroke was discovered because of complaints of decreased smell and taste. These deficits ultimately improved after treatment of the atrial fibrillation along with anticoagulation medication for stroke prevention.

Keywords: Atrial Fibrillation; Case Reports; Dysosmia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Atrial Fibrillation / complications*
  • Atrial Fibrillation / diagnosis
  • Atrial Fibrillation / therapy
  • Brain Infarction / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Olfaction Disorders / etiology*
  • Taste Disorders / etiology*
  • Weight Loss*