Atrial Fibrillation (AF) — Symptoms and ECG

Atrial fibrillation is the most common form of supraventricular arrhythmia. In its chronic form, it poses an increased risk of thromboembolic events, especially for people in advanced age. As this disease entails a reduced quality of life and increased mortality for the affected individuals, it is of the utmost importance that a physician knows the different forms of this widespread disease very well as to be able to make the opportune treatment decisions. The following article will provide you with an overview of the underlying mechanisms of disease and different treatment approaches.