Journal article
Coronary artery disease affecting the atrial branches is an independent determinant of atrial fibrillation after myocardial infarction
Abstract
BACKGROUND: During acute myocardial infarction (MI), the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) is 6% to 22%, and its occurrence in this setting is associated with increased short- and long-term morbidity and mortality.
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this case control study was evaluate the characteristics associated with the development of new-onset AF.
Authors
Alasady M; Abhayaratna WP; Leong DP; Lim HS; Abed HS; Brooks AG; Mattchoss S; Roberts-Thomson KC; Worthley MI; Chew DP
Journal
Heart Rhythm, Vol. 8, No. 7, pp. 955–960
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
July 2011
DOI
10.1016/j.hrthm.2011.02.016
ISSN
1547-5271