title: Atrial fibrillation: beyond irregularly irregular: the basis for acute and chronic treatment.
abstract: Today atrial fibrillation is the most prevalent sustained arrhythmia encountered in clinical practice; it places a heavy burden on the healthcare system. The purpose of this article is to explore the principles underlying the treatment of both acute and chronic atrial fibrillation.
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D004594:Electrophysiology; D006801:Humans; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents