Pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of atrial fibrillation – a current view

Czech version

Authors: J. Petrů
Authors‘ workplace: Kardiocentrum, Nemocnice Na Homolce, Praha
Published in: Kardiol Rev Int Med 2015, 17(3): 221-224
Category: Cardiology Review

Overview

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia in developed countries. The presence of AF increases the risk of stroke, heart failure, dementia and death. Although antiarrhythmic drugs have an important role in the treatment of AF, catheter ablation in most aspects provides better treatment results and in some cases may lead to a cure. This article summarises the current view on the treatment of AF, with special emphasis on catheter ablation.

Keywords:
atrial fibrillation –⁠ catheter ablativ –⁠ antiarrhythmic therapy

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