title: Atrial fibrillation--future directions.
abstract: AF has finally been reviewed with an importance compatible with its huge burden on the health care system. Careful evaluation of the knowledge to date reveals many areas that require further research. Many hurdles remain to be overcome in order to make a significant impact on this arrhythmia that is both troublesome and carries significant morbidity and mortality.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Kerr
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Klein
mesh_terms: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000191:economics / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004554:Electric Countershock; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial
chemical_list: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents