| Management of atrial fibrillation: translating clinical trial data into clinical practice. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20932504 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Atrial fibrillation is a supraventricular tachyarrhythmia with significant consequences in terms of morbidity and mortality. In light of the limitations of available pharmacologic treatment options (suboptimal efficacy plus safety and tolerability issues), atrial fibrillation management should be individualized based on patient characteristics and comorbidities that could influence response to specific management approaches. The importance of adequate anticoagulation should not be overlooked. This review provides a practical guide for primary care physicians, internists, and cardiologists on current management strategies for atrial fibrillation, based on recent guidelines and current clinical data. |
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Authors:
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Kim A Eagle; David S Cannom; David A Garcia |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of medicine Volume: 124 ISSN: 1555-7162 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Med. Publication Date: 2011 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-12-28 Completed Date: 2011-01-31 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0267200 Medline TA: Am J Med Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 4-14 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Copyright Information:
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2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Albion Walter Hewlett, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5852, USA. keagle@umich.edu |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Atrial Fibrillation
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mortality,
physiopathology,
therapy* Catheter Ablation Clinical Trials as Topic Cost of Illness Electric Countershock Fibrinolytic Agents / therapeutic use Health Care Costs Heart Rate Humans Practice Guidelines as Topic |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Fibrinolytic Agents |
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