Value of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators in managing atrial fibrillation
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Atrial fibrillation in patients with implantable defibrillators.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is common in patients who have implantable defibrillators and presents some unique challenges and opportunities. AF burden can be assessed more accurately, allowing for evaluation of therapy efficacy (drugs or ablation). It remains to be shown whether home monitoring of defibrillators to detect and treat AF more quickly can reduce cardiovascular and stroke end points. O...
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عنوان ژورنال: Heart Rhythm
سال: 2009
ISSN: 1547-5271
DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2008.10.009