Journal article
Atrial fibrillation detected initially during acute medical illness: A systematic review
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:: There is uncertainty about the incidence of and prognosis associated with atrial fibrillation that is documented for the first time in the setting of an acute stressor, such as surgery or medical illness. Our objective was to perform a systematic review of the incidence and long-term recurrence rates for atrial fibrillation occurring transiently with stress in the setting of acute medical illness.
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Authors
McIntyre WF; Um KJ; Cheung CC; Belley-Côté EP; Dingwall O; Devereaux PJ; Wong JA; Conen D; Whitlock RP; Connolly SJ
Journal
European Heart Journal Acute Cardiovascular Care, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 130–141
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
3 2019
DOI
10.1177/2048872618799748
ISSN
2048-8726