Treatment Complications of Atrial Fibrillation and Their Management

Publication Date

2020

Journal Title

Int J Angiol

Abstract

© 2020 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a rhythm disturbance defined by irregular, rapid electrical, and mechanical activation of the atria, which causes unsynchronized atrial contraction and promotes thromboembolism. AF is the most common sustained arrhythmia. Its prevalence and incidence are increasing due to aging and improved survival from acute heart diseases. This article is a review on AF management from both a surgical and catheter-based perspective. While both treatment approaches to AF have been shown to be successful in the management of AF, they are not without their own inherent complications. This article seeks to review some of these complications and help to guide treatment.

Volume Number

29

Issue Number

2

Pages

98 - 107

Document Type

Article

Status

Faculty, Northwell Resident

Facility

School of Medicine; Northwell Health

Primary Department

Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Additional Departments

General Internal Medicine

PMID

32476810

DOI

10.1055/s-0039-3401794

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