Biomarkers and atrial fibrillation: A new paradigm for assessing the progression of left atrial endocardial remodelling

Scirp.org: 6/19/12 Atrial fibrillation is a heterogeneous disorder that is usually characterized by paroxysmal onset, particularly in patients without structural heart disease. Defining biological markers of atrial remodelling would help identify patients at high risk who would benefit most from prophylactic treatment and careful monitoring. Biomarkers of atrial fibrillation progression would be helpful for following patients […]

Management of patients with atrial fibrillation at high risk of stroke: current treatment options

Dovepress.com: June 2012 Volume 2012:3 Atrial fibrillation (AF) is common, and is associated with an increased risk of stroke. Patients’ absolute risk of stroke depends on the presence or absence of additional risk factors as well as AF, including prior thromboembolism, increased age, hypertension, diabetes, structural heart disease, and female sex. The risk to benefit ratio of stroke […]

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