Can we predict new AF occurrence in single-chamber ICD patients? Insights from an observational investigation

Atrial tachyarrhythmias (AT/AF) have been associated with an increased risk of mortality, morbidity and ischemic stroke. Up to now, single chamber ICD diagnostics was not able to detect AT/AF, therefore the incidence of new onset AT/AF in patients with single chamber ICD is not known.

Source: International Journal of Cardiology - December 21, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mauro Biffi, Matteo Ziacchi, Renato Pietro Ricci, Domenico Facchin, Giovanni Morani, Maurizio Landolina, Maurizio Lunati, Saverio Iacopino, Alessandro Capucci, Stefano Bianchi, Tommaso Infusino, Giovanni Luca Botto, Luigi Padeletti, Giuseppe Boriani Source Type: research