A review of factors associated with maintenance of sinus rhythm after elective electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation.
Clin Cardiol
; 41(6): 862-870, 2018 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-29878481
ABSTRACT
Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart-rhythm disorder, affecting about 1.5% to 2% of the population with an increased risk of mortality and morbidity due to stroke, thromboembolism, and heart failure. If the conversion back to sinus rhythm does not happen spontaneously, pharmacological or electrical cardioversion (ECV) is the next available treatment options for some patients. However, the long-term success following ECV is variable. This review describes the factors that are associated with maintenance of sinus rhythm following ECV and proposes a clinical strategy based on the available evidence.
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Assunto principal:
Fibrilação Atrial
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Cardioversão Elétrica
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Sistema de Condução Cardíaco
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Frequência Cardíaca
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Clin Cardiol
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article
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Áustria