Strategies in the Surgical Management of Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with substantial morbidity, mortality, and economic burden and confers a lifetime risk of up to 25%. Current medical management involves thromboembolism prevention, rate, and rhythm control. An increased understanding of AF pathophysiology has led to enhanced p...

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Main Authors: Leanne Harling, Thanos Athanasiou, Hutan Ashrafian, Justin Nowell, Antonios Kourliouros
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2011-01-01
Series:Cardiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/439312
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