title: [Age-related peculiarities and determinating factors of atrial fibrillation].
abstract: The principal aim of the study was to investigate the causes and clinical features of atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients of two age groups--(1) 40-59 years and (2) 60 and elder. 454 male and female patients of the cardiology department were studied. This article discusses recent concepts of the mutual influence of AF and associated clinical cardiovascular conditions and their complications. The duration and degree of correction of cardiovascular pathology and its correlation with the incidence of AF are evaluated.
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Balluzek
authors.forename: L N
authors.initials: LN
authors.lastname: Aleksandrova
authors.forename: I G
authors.initials: IG
authors.lastname: Semenova
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology; D015992:Body Mass Index; D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology; D015897:Comorbidity; D005260:Female; D006334:Heart Function Tests / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D008660:Metabolism; D008875:Middle Aged; D018579:Patient Selection; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D013995:Time; D020257:Ventricular Remodeling