Background: A key procedure of the rhythm control strategy in atrial fibrillation (AF) is
cardioversion to normal sinus rhythm. The aim of the present study was to provide a review …

Background: Cardioversion of atrial fibrillation (AF) and maintenance of sinus rhythm are the
basic strategies of treating AF patients. Precise data regarding the current practice of AF …

Aims Electrical and pharmacological cardioversion (ECV, PCV) are important treatment
options for symptomatic patients with recent onset atrial fibrillation (AF). RHYTHM-AF is an …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) represents the most common arrhythmia and is associated with
increased morbidity and mortality generating high social costs. Due to its high prevalence …

Background Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of cardiac arrhythmia and is
associated with elevated rates of stroke, heart failure, hospital admission, and death. Its …

This survey was conducted to provide an insight into the current clinical practice regarding
the use of cardioversion for atrial fibrillation (AF) in Europe. Responses were received from …

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) accounts for approximately one-third of hospitalizations for
cardiac rhythm disturbances. Little is known about the characteristics of current use of …

Aims In atrial fibrillation (AF) cardioversion is the cornerstone of the rhythm management
strategy despite the lack of contemporary data on acute and long-term success. We aim to …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the commonest atrial arrhythmia and represents a large burden on
modern health services. Large multicentre randomised trials have demonstrated that a …

Background: The aim of the publication is to show differences among patients with the first
detected episode of atrial fibrillation (AF), paroxysmal, and persistent AF patients, for whom …