Journal article
Atrial fibrillation management: a prospective survey in ESC Member Countries
Abstract
AIMS: To describe atrial fibrillation (AF) management in member countries of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and to verify cardiology practices against guidelines.
METHODS AND RESULTS: Among 182 hospitals in 35 countries, 5333 ambulant and hospitalized AF patients were enrolled, in 2003 and 2004. AF was primary or secondary diagnosis, and was confirmed on ECG in the preceding 12 months. Clinical type of AF was reported to be first …
Authors
Nieuwlaat R; Capucci A; Camm AJ; Olsson SB; Andresen D; Davies DW; Cobbe S; Breithardt G; Le Heuzey J-Y; Prins MH
Journal
European Heart Journal, Vol. 26, No. 22, pp. 2422–2434
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
November 1, 2005
DOI
10.1093/eurheartj/ehi505
ISSN
0195-668X