The development of atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial enlargement are intimately linked: persistent AF leads to atrial distension and, conversely, atrial enlargement in patients with hypertension or ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia that requires medical attention. Patients with significant symptoms related to AF may benefit from efforts to restore and maintain normal sinus ...

Dr. Hugh Calkins answers the question: 'What Is Atrial Fibrillation?' — -- Question: What is atrial fibrillation, how is this different from normal rhythm, and how dangerous is it? Answer :Atrial ...

Patients with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation benefit from early rhythm control therapy, according to new results. Patients with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation benefit from early rhythm ...

There are two approaches to the treatment of atrial fibrillation: one is cardioversion and treatment with antiarrhythmic drugs to maintain sinus rhythm, and the other is the use of rate-controlling ...

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The management of atrial fibrillation (AF) focuses on control of heart rate, correction of rhythm disturbance, prophylaxis of thromboembolism, treatment of underlying disorders, and pathophysiologic ...

Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation of Rhythm Management (AFFIRM) Investigators. A comparison of rate control and rhythm control in patients with atrial fibrillation. N Engl J Med ...

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA), along with several other leading medical associations, have issued a new guideline for preventing and optimally ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An updated guideline on the prevention and management of atrial fibrillation includes a new staging system to ...

Cardiac Electrophysiology Institute Expands Catheter Ablation Access For Los Angeles Heart Rhythm Patients. <a href = target= ...

This page lists all known medications that could potentially lead to 'Atrial rhythm' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications. The medication(s ...