Modern Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
;
: 499-503, 2014.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-187583
ABSTRACT
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of arrhythmia and has a large global burden. In general, treatment of AF is based on medication and consists of rate and rhythm control together with anticoagulation. However, surgical treatment may be required in patients with AF combined with organic valvular heart diseases or who experience recurrence despite medication. In addition, surgical treatment plays a role in the treatment of lone AF. This article reviews the various surgical treatment options for AF.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Arrhythmias, Cardiac
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Recurrence
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Atrial Fibrillation
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Catheter Ablation
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Heart Valve Diseases
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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