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: Nyboe, C., Olsen, M. S., Nielsen-Kudsk, J. E., Hjortdal, V. E. Tags: Congenital heart disease in adult patients, Congenital heart disease, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Epidemiology Source Type: research
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