Korean J Med.  2011 Oct;81(4):423-427.

Pharmacological Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation

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  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. seil@snu.ac.kr

Abstract

Atrial fibrillation is the most common and most complex sustained arrhythmia. However, its pathophysiology has not been completely elucidated, therefore various approaches have been applied to its therapeutics. The management including pharmacological treatment is still evolving, and guidelines of atrial fibrillation have been updated frequently. This review article will introduce the principles and practical information on the pharmacological management in patients with atrial fibrillation based on the recently updated guidelines.

Keyword

Atrial fibrillation; Pharmacological treatment

MeSH Terms

Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Atrial Fibrillation
Humans
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