Open AccessContemporary Management of Atrial Fibrillation: What Can Clinical Registries Tell Us About Stroke Prevention and Current Therapeutic Approaches?
Author(s) -
Lip Gregory Y. H.,
AlKhatib Sana M.,
Cosio Francisco G.,
Banerjee Amitava,
Savelieva Irina,
Ruskin Jeremy,
Blendea Dan,
Nattel Stanley,
De Bono Joseph,
Conroy Jennifer M.,
Hess Paul L.,
Guasch Eduard,
Halperin Jonathan L.,
Kirchhof Paulus,
G. Cosio M. Dolores,
Camm A. John
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of the american heart association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.494
H-Index - 85
ISSN - 2047-9980
DOI - 10.1161/jaha.114.001179
Subject(s) - medicine , atrial fibrillation , management of atrial fibrillation , general hospital , stroke (engine) , family medicine , mechanical engineering , engineering
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a global health problem. The condition brings an increased risk of stroke, systemic embolism, and heart failure (HF) and is associated with impaired quality of life, frequent hospitalizations, and mortality.[1][1] Observational studies have been the main source of