Atrial Fibrillation, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics
- 1st Edition, Volume 27-1 - January 28, 2009
- Latest edition
- Authors: Ranjan K. Thakur, Andrea Natale
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 3 7 7 - 0 4 5 6 - 3
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia, affecting approximately 2.3 million people in the US. One of the most serious side effects of AF is embolic… Read more
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia, affecting approximately 2.3 million people in the US. One of the most serious side effects of AF is embolic stroke. Technology developed in the last 10 years has made AF treatable and potentially curable. This issue discusses many of the clinical issues in the management of AF, including cardioversion, anticoagulation, and ablation. Also included are current guidelines for treatment and a view of the future.
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Volume: 27-1
- Published: January 28, 2009
- Language: English
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Ranjan K. Thakur
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Affiliations and expertise
Clinical Professor of Medicine, Michigan State University, Lansing, MichiganAN
Andrea Natale
Affiliations and expertise
Texas Cardiac Arrhythmias Institute, Austin, TX at St. David's Medical Center