Evaluation and management of atrial fibrillation.
Atrial fibrillation is a common cardiac arrhythmia with significant sequela. The goals of treating atrial fibrillation are rate control, prevention of thromboembolism, and maintenance of sinus rhythm. The epidemiology and pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation is reviewed, as well as strategies and recommendations for achieving therapeutic goals. The authors also review investigational therapeutic options using nonpharmacologic modalities.
Pelosi
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Division of Cardiology, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. fpelosi@umich.edu
Morady
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D000818:Animals; D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D002304:Cardiac Pacing, Artificial / Q000379:methods; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods; D004554:Electric Countershock / Q000379:methods; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006329:Heart Conduction System / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence; D011379:Prognosis; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents