Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia that a hospitalist may encounter. It is known to occur transiently or in response to specific triggers (trigger-induced AF), which presents a challenge to clinicians, especially when attempting to ascertain if it warrants assessment of recurrence risk and long-term management. The management of trigger-induced AF is an emerging area of study. In this review, we discuss questions that a hospitalist should consider and address in the management of trigger-induced AF.
