Take-Home Messages From the Recently Updated AHA/ACC Guidelines for Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure (CHF) are “growth industries” in 21st-century industrial nations. The rapid growth of the geriatric population in these countries plays an important role in the ever-increasing number of patients seen with these 2 clinical entities. Patients with atrial fibrillation are seen on a daily basis in both the c linic and the hospital. The most devastating complication resulting from atrial fibrillation is cerebral arterial embolism with resultant stroke.
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Commentary Source Type: research