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New concepts in the therapy of atrial fibrillation
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Abstract
Atrial fibrillation is a frequent arrhythmia with increasing prevalence. The paper reviews the most important present aspects and paradigms in the treatment of the arrhythmia. The main aim of treatment is directed to improve the quality of life while reducing morbidity and mortality. A large experience derived from epidemiological registers and clinical research, impressive advances in interventional electrophysiological therapies and the introduction of non-vitamin K antagonists had a dramatic impact on the medical approach. Recommended steps to classify and treat atrial fibrillation are presented and discussed.
Abstract
Atrial fibrillation is a frequent arrhythmia with increasing prevalence. The paper reviews the most important present aspects and paradigms in the treatment of the arrhythmia. The main aim of treatment is directed to improve the quality of life while reducing morbidity and mortality. A large experience derived from epidemiological registers and clinical research, impressive advances in interventional electrophysiological therapies and the introduction of non-vitamin K antagonists had a dramatic impact on the medical approach. Recommended steps to classify and treat atrial fibrillation are presented and discussed.
Keywords
atrial fibrillation
About this articleTitle
New concepts in the therapy of atrial fibrillation
Journal
Issue
Article type
Review Article
Pages
3-11
Published online
2015-08-26
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DOI
10.5603/CJ.a2015.0053
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Bibliographic record
Cardiol J 2016;23(1):3-11.
Keywords
atrial fibrillation
Authors
Giuseppe Cocco
Paul Jerie
