Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast

#208 AI vs. Human with Post-Op AFib: Bread & Butter Series

May 27, 2026·29 min
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Can AI manage post-op atrial fibrillation or does medicine still require human judgment? Using post-op AFib as a case study, we explore where algorithms help, where evidence falls short, and why clinical context still matters. When evidence is incomplete, and every patient is different, can AI truly practice medicine or only assist the clinicians who do? This episode explores the space between algorithms, uncertainty, and human judgment in modern medical care. 🔹Sponsor: Search “Amazon Pharmacy Nationwide Home Delivery" in your EHR to get home delivery (often same-day). Learn more here.🔹Transcript and Shownotes:  02:51 | Broad workup for reversible causes and other etiologies of AFib that may occur post-op05:10 | Considerations for management of post-op atrial fibrillation13:00 | Stroke risk in atrial fibrillation20:49 | Outpatient management of atrial fibrillation 25:54 | The role of AI in medical decision-makingTags: CoreIM, Internal Medicine, Medical Education, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiology, Open EvidenceFind the best disability insurance for you: https://www.patternlife.com/disability-insurance?campid=497840Our Sponsors:* Check out FIGS: https://wearfigs.com* Click for 15% off Premium Starter Kit at Branch Basics: https://branchbasics.com/COREIMAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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