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ArticleThe International journal of angiology : official publication of the International College of Angiology, Inc2020

Treatment Complications of Atrial Fibrillation and Their Management.

Allan Mattia, Joshua Newman, Frank Manetta

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Article in The International journal of angiology : official publication of the International College of Angiology, Inc, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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2 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Allan MattiaDepartment of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Manhasset, New York.
Joshua NewmanDepartment of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Manhasset, New York.ORCID 0000-0001-6119-3772
Frank ManettaDepartment of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Manhasset, New York.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a rhythm disturbance defined by irregular, rapid electrical, and mechanical activation of the atria, which causes unsynchronized atrial contraction and promotes thromboembolism. AF is the most common sustained arrhythmia. Its prevalence and incidence are increasing due to aging and improved survival from acute heart diseases. This article is a review on AF management from both a surgical and catheter-based perspective. While both treatment approaches to AF have been shown to be successful in the management of AF, they are not without their own inherent complications. This article seeks to review some of these complications and help to guide treatment.

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arrhythmia managementarrhythmia surgeryatrial fibrillationcatheter ablationcomplication management

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PMID32476810
PMCPMC7250638

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