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Netherlands Heart Journal
Published in: Netherlands Heart Journal 4/2024

Open Access 01-03-2024 | Atrial Fibrillation | Commentary

How to tackle the unknowns in atrial fibrillation?

Authors: Martin E. W. Hemels, Robert G. Tieleman

Published in: Netherlands Heart Journal | Issue 4/2024

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Excerpt

Atrial fibrillation (AF) involves an increased risk of cardiovascular complications and its occurrence also serves as a risk marker. Timely detection and treatment of AF, including adequate management of underlying (cardiovascular) risk factors, are important in the reduction of the disease burden related to this increasingly prevalent arrhythmia. However, it is essential to realise that there are different types of AF with heterogeneity in predisposing atrial cardiomyopathy and stressors. That is why treatment approaches may differ from patient to patient in specific situations, and there is also room for improvement due to remaining knowledge gaps. …
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Metadata
Title
How to tackle the unknowns in atrial fibrillation?
Authors
Martin E. W. Hemels
Robert G. Tieleman
Publication date
01-03-2024
Publisher
Bohn Stafleu van Loghum
Published in
Netherlands Heart Journal / Issue 4/2024
Print ISSN: 1568-5888
Electronic ISSN: 1876-6250
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12471-024-01865-9

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