Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.
2014 Dec;47(6):499-503. 10.5090/kjtcs.2014.47.6.499.
Modern Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
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- 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea. kkh726@snu.ac.kr
- KMID: 2382200
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.5090/kjtcs.2014.47.6.499
Abstract
- Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of arrhythmia and has a large global burden. In general, treatment of AF is based on medication and consists of rate and rhythm control together with anticoagulation. However, surgical treatment may be required in patients with AF combined with organic valvular heart diseases or who experience recurrence despite medication. In addition, surgical treatment plays a role in the treatment of lone AF. This article reviews the various surgical treatment options for AF.
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