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Atrial fibrillation ablation: The key ingredient for managing arrhythmia-induced cardiomyopathy

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an increasingly common arrhythmia. As the prevalence of this condition grows, it is becoming clear that it can cause a primary nonischemic cardiomyopathy in the absence of significantly elevated ventricular rates.1 Ruling out other nonischemic processes and distinguishing this condition from tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy is essential, as aggressive rhythm control of AF has the potential to reverse the cardiomyopathy. The most recent iteration of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association/American College of Clinical Pharmacy/Heart Rhythm Society Guideline for Diagnosis and Management of AF supports the role of a primary rhythm control strategy in these patients.

Source: HeartRhythm Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.hrcr.2024.08.030

Authors: Christopher S. Purtell, Jennifer M. Wright

Institution: University of Wisconsin–Madison

Language: English

Topic: Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,100