| Literature DB >> 20347787 |
Steven A Lubitz1, Emelia J Benjamin, Patrick T Ellinor.
Abstract
Atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure are morbid conditions that have common risk factors and frequently coexist. Each condition predisposes to the other, and the concomitant presence of the two identifies individuals at increased risk for mortality. Recent data have emerged that help elucidate the complex genetic and nongenetic pathophysiological mechanisms that contribute to the development of atrial fibrillation in individuals with congestive heart failure. Clinical trial results offer insights into the noninvasive prevention and management of these conditions, although newer technologies, such as catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation, have yet to be studied extensively in patients with congestive heart failure. Copyright (c) 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20347787 PMCID: PMC2895405 DOI: 10.1016/j.hfc.2009.11.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Heart Fail Clin ISSN: 1551-7136 Impact factor: 3.179