Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally, and much of this is driven by challenges in its timely diagnosis and treatment. Existing and emerging mobile technologies ...
This chapter presents guidelines for defibrillation with manual defibrillators and automated external defibrillators (AEDs), synchronized cardioversion, and pacing. AEDs may be used by lay rescuers ...
The authors correctly point out that progression is heterogeneous. Older age, heart failure and left atrial enlargement repeatedly emerged as markers of higher progression risk, while a substantial ...
Anti-arrhythmic drugs should be used after successful cardioversion to reduce the risk of recurrent atrial fibrillation. 130,131 Ablation of the thyroid gland should be considered in case of recurrent ...
aDepartment of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada bDepartment of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada ...