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Atrial high-rate episodes: a comprehensive review.
Abstract Cardiac electronic implantable devices (CIEDs) have the ability to monitor, store and interpret complex arrhythmias, which has generated a new arrhythmic entity: atrial high-rate episodes (AHRE). AHRE are atrial tachyarrhythmias, detected only by CIEDs. They are widely considered a precursor to atrial fibrillation (AF) but can also be represented by other kinds of supraventricular arrhythmias such as atrial flutter or atrial tachycardia. CIED-detected AHRE are associated with an increased risk of stroke, but the risk is significantly lower than the stroke risk of clinical AF. Moreover, there seems to be n...
Source: Cardiovascular Journal of Africa - January 15, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Simu G, Rosu R, Cismaru G, Puiu M, Gusetu G, Minciuna I, Istratoaie S, Tomoaia R, Zdrenghea D, Pop D Tags: Cardiovasc J Afr Source Type: research

Characteristics and 12-month outcome of patients with atrial fibrillation at a tertiary hospital in Botswana.
CONCLUSIONS: In this study, hypertension, rheumatic heart disease and heart failure were the most prevalent co-morbidities. AF presented in young people and conferred high mortality rates in both valvular and non-valvular AF patients. Prevention and optimal management of AF and associated co-morbidities are of critical importance. PMID: 31140547 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Cardiovascular Journal of Africa - March 26, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mwita JC, Ocampo C, Molefe-Baikai OJ, Goepamang M, Botsile E, Tshikuka JG Tags: Cardiovasc J Afr Source Type: research

Clinical characteristics and outcomes of atrial fibrillation and flutter at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.
CONCLUSION: Hypertension and diabetes mellitus, not rheumatic valve disease were the more common co-morbidities. Stroke risk stratification and prevention needs to be emphasised and appropriately managed. PMID: 23612946 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Cardiovascular Journal of Africa - March 1, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Shavadia J, Yonga G, Mwanzi S, Jinah A, Moriasi A, Otieno H Tags: Cardiovasc J Afr Source Type: research