Atrial fibrillation and survival on a medical intensive care unit

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is common among patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) and can be triggered by severe illness or preexisting conditions. It is debated if AF is an independent predictor of poor outcome.

Source: International Journal of Cardiology - December 21, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: F.A. Rottmann, H. Abraham, T. Welte, L. Westermann, X. Bemtgen, N. Gauchel, A. Supady, T. Wengenmayer, D.L. Staudacher Source Type: research