Long-Term Progression and Outcomes With Aging in Patients With Lone Atrial Fibrillation
Author(s) -
Arshad Jahangir,
Victor Lee,
Paul A. Friedman,
Jane M. Trusty,
David O. Hodge,
Stephen L. Kopecky,
Douglas L. Packer,
Stephen C. Hammill,
Win-Kuang Shen,
Bernard J. Gersh
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
circulation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 7.795
H-Index - 607
eISSN - 1524-4539
pISSN - 0009-7322
DOI - 10.1161/circulationaha.106.644484
Subject(s) - medicine , atrial fibrillation , cardiology , stroke (engine) , population , heart failure , cohort , heart disease , proportional hazards model , mechanical engineering , environmental health , engineering
The long-term natural history of lone atrial fibrillation is unknown. Our objective was to determine the rate and predictors of progression from paroxysmal to permanent atrial fibrillation over 30 years and the long-term risk of heart failure, thromboembolism, and death compared with a control population.
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