Atrial fibrillation and stroke in adult patients with atrial septal defect and the long-term effect of closure

Conclusions Patients with ASD had a higher risk of first-time AF after closure than the comparison cohort. There was no effect of closure on the use of AF-related medicine in patients with prevalent AF.
Source: Heart - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Congenital heart disease in adult patients, Congenital heart disease, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Epidemiology Source Type: research