[Atrial fibrillation: the most common arrhythmia].
The incidence of atrial fibrillation increases rapidly with population age. Atrial fibrillation essentially presents a problem of long-term management. Strategies of rhythm or rate control should be considered on a case-by-case basis for each individual. Anticoagulation treatment is indicated in most cases. Radiofrequency ablation by pulmonary vein isolation is an unquestionably innovative treatment but is reserved for selected patients.
Le Heuzey
Jean-Yves
JY
Service de cardiologie A, Hôpital européen Georges Pompidou, F-75015 Paris, France. jean-yves.le-heuzey@egp.aphp.fr
Otmani
Akli
A
Marijon
Eloi
E
Waintraub
Xavier
X
Lepillier
Antoine
A
Chachoua
Karim
K
Lavergne
Thomas
T
Pornin
Maurice
M
D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D017115:Catheter Ablation; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D004554:Electric Countershock; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000517:prevention & control
D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; D000925:Anticoagulants