Journal article
Progression From Paroxysmal to Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Clinical Correlates and Prognosis
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: We investigated clinical correlates of atrial fibrillation (AF) progression and evaluated the prognosis of patients demonstrating AF progression in a large population.
BACKGROUND: Progression of paroxysmal AF to more sustained forms is frequently seen. However, not all patients will progress to persistent AF.
Authors
de Vos CB; Pisters R; Nieuwlaat R; Prins MH; Tieleman RG; Coelen R-JS; van den Heijkant AC; Allessie MA; Crijns HJGM
Journal
Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Vol. 55, No. 8, pp. 725–731
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
February 2010
DOI
10.1016/j.jacc.2009.11.040
ISSN
0735-1097