Background Elective cardioversion (ECV) of atrial fibrillation (AF) is a standard procedure to
restore sinus rhythm. However, predictors for ineffective ECV (failure of ECV or recurrence of …

Atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia that affects 2 million adults in the United States, with
160 000 new cases diagnosed each year. Although many patients are asymptomatic, those …

Background Initial success of electrical cardioversion (ECV) of atrial fibrillation (AF) has
been reported in several studies as 50%-90%, of which only 50% patients remain in sinus …

Aims We evaluated the prognostic impact of a first episode of symptomatic atrial fibrillation
under real life conditions. Background Most studies regarding the treatment and long-term …

Background. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia, the most
common cause of supraventricular tachycardia in the global population and the most …

Cardioversion is an essential component of rhythm control strategy for atrial fibrillation. The
thromboembolic risk of cardioversion is well established and the mechanisms behind the …

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 …

Symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cause of emergency department (ED)
referrals. In case of hemodynamic stability, the choice to either perform early cardioversion …

Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia managed in clinical practice and it is
associated with an increased risk of mortality, stroke and peripheral embolism …

Since 1992, the American College of Chest Physicians has recommended 1 month of
anticoagulant prophylaxis, on the basis of previous non-randomized, noncontrolled trials …