Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, which is associated with
a high risk of stroke and thromboembolism. Increasing evidence suggests that the …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac rhythm disturbance, increasing
in prevalence with age. AF is often associated with structural heart disease, although a …

For new or updated text, view the 2011 Focused Update and the 2011 Focused Update on
Dabigatran. Text supporting unchanged recommendations has not been updated. Atrial …

This chapter about antithrombotic therapy for valvular heart disease is part of the American
College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines (8th Edition) …

Atrial disease or myopathy forms the substrate for atrial fibrillation (AF) and underlies the
potential for atrial thrombus formation and subsequent stroke. Current diagnostic …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained rhythm disturbance. Its prevalence is
increasing along with the age of the population. AF is often associated with structural heart …

Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common sustained cardiac rhythm disturbance, is increasing
in prevalence as the population ages. Although it is often associated with heart disease, AF …

Stroke associated with atrial fibrillation (AF) is mainly due to embolism of thrombus formed
during stasis of blood in the left atrial appendage (LAA). Pathophysiologic correlates of …

Stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in western populations, with up to 40%
of survivors not expected to recover independence from severe disabilities. This equates to …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac rhythm disturbance, increasing
in prevalence with age. AF is often associated with structural heart disease, although a …