Journal article
Blockade of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS) for primary prevention of non-valvular atrial fibrillation: A systematic review and meta analysis of randomized controlled trials
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is suggested to play a key role in the development of atrial fibrillation through structural and electrical remodeling. This review aims to assess the effectiveness of blockade of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in the prevention of new onset atrial fibrillation.
METHODS: Electronic databases from 1984 onwards and previous systematic reviews were searched in addition to contacting …
Authors
Khatib R; Joseph P; Briel M; Yusuf S; Healey J
Journal
International Journal of Cardiology, Vol. 165, No. 1, pp. 17–24
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
4 2013
DOI
10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.02.009
ISSN
0167-5273