Prognosis of silent atrial fibrillation after acute myocardial infarction at 1-year follow-up

Conclusions
Our large prospective study showed for the first time that silent AF is associated with worse 1-year prognosis after AMI. Systematic screening and specific management should be investigated in order to improve outcomes of patients after AMI.

Source: Heart - May 12, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Stamboul, K., Zeller, M., Fauchier, L., Gudjoncik, A., Buffet, P., Garnier, F., Guenancia, C., Lorgis, L., Beer, J. C., Touzery, C., Cottin, Y. Tags: Drugs: cardiovascular system, Acute coronary syndromes, Epidemiology, Tobacco use Coronary artery disease Source Type: research