Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common, sustained rhythm disturbance. The prevalence of AF is increasing as people live longer. Common conditions such as hypertension and ischaemic heart disease play an important role in the development of AF. The presence of AF is associated with increased ...
IMPORTANCE: Atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia that affects more than 2.5 million people in the United States and causes substantial morbidity and mortality, especially regarding the increased risk of stroke. OBJECTIVE: To summarize atrial fibrillation treatment exclusive of stroke prevention. EVIDE...
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a type of heart disorder that can cause an abnormally high heart rate. The best type of treatment that is recommended for a patient is based on their symptoms. Treatment options of AFib include lifestyle changes, medications
Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac rhythm disorder encountered in clinical practice, often leading to severe complications such as heart failure and stroke. This arrhythmia, increasing in prevalence with age, already affects several millions of people in the United States, with a rising oc...
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Don't overlook your emotional health. Stress may make atrial fibrillation worse, so find ways to manage it. You might try: Yoga, tai chi, or other mind-body techniques Spending time with family and friends If you have symptoms of anxiety or depression, like long-lasting sadness or trouble ...
Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation: A Comprehensive Guide to Performing the Cox-Maze IV Procedureis the first all-inclusive description of this rapidly growing surgery, setting the standard in the field. The Cox-Maze IV procedure is a complex surgery, and its success depends critically on ...
Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation: A Comprehensive Guide to Performing the Cox-Maze IV Procedure is the first all-inclusive description of this rapidly growing surgery, setting the standard in the field. The Cox-Maze IV procedure is a complex surgery, and its success depends critically on...
Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) as interventional treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF) aims to eliminate arrhythmogenic triggers from the PVs. Improved signal detection facilitating a more robust electrical isolation might be associated with a better ou
many others that result in an abnormal electrical impulse that makes the upper chambers (atrial) contractions of the heart irregular, disorganized and commonly, very rapid. Although some people have no symptoms of atrial fibrillation, others may have numerous symptoms, including: ...