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A review of factors associated with maintenance of sinus rhythm after elective electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation

Year: 2018

Type: review

Abstract: Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart-rhythm disorder, affecting about 1.5% to 2% of the population with an increased risk of mortality and morbidity due to stroke, thromboembolism, and heart failure. If the conversion back to sinus rhythm does not happen spontaneously, pharmacological or electrical cardioversion (ECV) is the next available treatment options for some patients. However, the long-term success following ECV is variable. This review describes the factors that are associated with maintenance of sinus rhythm following ECV and proposes a clinical strategy based on the available evidence.

Source: Clinical Cardiology

DOI: 10.1002/clc.22931

Authors: Veronika Ecker, Charles Knoery, Gordon Rushworth, Ian Rudd, Astrid Ortner, David Begley, Stephen J. Leslie

Institutions: University of Graz, NHS Highland, Royal Papworth Hospital, Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, University of the Highlands and Islands

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: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2805217652

FWCI: 1.19

Cites: 49

Cited by: 60

Related to: 10