Accompanying the aging of populations worldwide, and increased survival with chronic
diseases, the incidence and prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) are rising, justifying the term …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a highly prevalent arrhythmia, with substantial associated morbidity
and mortality. There have been significant management advances over the past 2 decades …

Background Atrial fibrillation is a chronic, progressive disorder, and persistent forms of atrial
fibrillation are associated with increased risks of thromboembolism and heart failure …

Abstract The Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) atrial fibrillation (AF) guidelines
program was developed to aid clinicians in the management of these complex patients, as …

Background Guidelines recommend a trial of one or more antiarrhythmic drugs before
catheter ablation is considered in patients with atrial fibrillation. However, first-line ablation …

Postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) complicates 20–40% of cardiac surgical procedures
and 10–20% of non-cardiac thoracic operations. Typical features include onset at 2–4 days …

AFL atrial flutter AH arterial hypertension ANS autonomic nervous system APD action
potential duration ARREST-AF Aggressive Risk Factor Reduction Study for Atrial Fibrillation …

Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel, highly transmittable and severe
strain disease, which has rapidly spread worldwide. Despite epidemiological evidence …

Komisję ESC ds. Wytycznych Postępowania nadzoruje i koordynuje przygotowywanie
nowych wytycznych i stanowisk przez grupy robocze i inne grupy ekspertów. Komitet jest …

There has been increasing focus on the rising burden of atrial fibrillation (AF) since the turn
of the millennium. The AF epidemic is projected not only to have an impact on morbidity and …