| Literature DB >> 29988228 |
Monica Patten1, Simon Pecha2, Ali Aydin3.
Abstract
Atrial fibrillation is common in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with a prevalence of 22-32 %. The impact of atrial fibrillation on overall survival, left ventricular function, thromboembolic stroke and quality of life is crucial. This review enlightens incidence, pathophysiology, and clinical symptoms. Early recognition of atrial fibrillation is essential. Monitoring methods for early detection are described. Finally effective therapy options are discussed including oral anticoagulation and the role of interventional catheter-based ablation in the treatment of atrial fibrillation in HCM patients.Entities:
Keywords: Atrial Fibrillation; Device Therapy; Epidemiology; Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy; Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Year: 2018 PMID: 29988228 PMCID: PMC6006972 DOI: 10.4022/jafib.1556
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Atr Fibrillation ISSN: 1941-6911