| Literature DB >> 16087116 |
M F Scholten1, A S Thornton, J M Mekel, P J Koudstaal, L J Jordaens.
Abstract
Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter are important risk factors for stroke. Based on a literature search, pathogenesis of thromboembolism, risk assessment in patients, efficacy of anticoagulation therapy and its alternatives are discussed. Special emphasis is put on issues like paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter and anticoagulation surrounding catheter ablation and cardioversion. A strategy for anticoagulation around the time of pulmonary vein ablation is suggested.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID： 16087116 DOI： 10.1016/j.eupc.2005.05.012
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Europace ISSN： 1099-5129 Impact factor: 5.214