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Erschienen in: Wiener klinische Wochenschrift 21-22/2014

01.11.2014 | review article

Atrial fibrillation: state of the art

verfasst von: Matthias Hasun, MD, Eduard Gatterer, MD, Univ. Prof. Dr. Franz Weidinger, MD

Erschienen in: Wiener klinische Wochenschrift | Ausgabe 21-22/2014

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Summary

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is by far the most frequent heart rhythm disorder and is associated with a significantly increased risk of stroke, heart failure and death. Despite improvements in prevention and treatment, the prognosis has not changed significantly. To use new and promising pharmacological and interventional concepts for thromboembolic prophylaxis and treatment of AF, as well as prevention of recurrence, patient compliance has to be improved, physicians have to be trainedand experience hast to be gained. A consistently carried ‘anticoagulation pass’ might be a promising piece of the puzzle.
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Metadaten
Titel
Atrial fibrillation: state of the art
verfasst von
Matthias Hasun, MD
Eduard Gatterer, MD
Univ. Prof. Dr. Franz Weidinger, MD
Publikationsdatum
01.11.2014
Verlag
Springer Vienna
Erschienen in
Wiener klinische Wochenschrift / Ausgabe 21-22/2014
Print ISSN: 0043-5325
Elektronische ISSN: 1613-7671
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00508-014-0667-5

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