Abstract. Background: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the efficacy of direct oral factor Xa inhibitors for preventing non-central nervous systemic embolism in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Methods: We ...
Our present knowledge about cardiac electrophysiology is based on numerous experiments and discoveries going back to the Greek antique and ancient Egypt. Exploration of cardiac anatomy was followed by the description of circulation and cardiac physiology ...
Update Atrial Fibrillation 2017Abstract. Abstract: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common supraventricular arrhythmia worldwide and typically occurs in patients suffering from cardiovascular risk factors or a ...
The Multimorbid Patient: Use of New Oral Anticoagulants in Patients with Chronic Kidney DiseaseAbstract. Increasing life expectancy in Western countries is associated with a high prevalence of multiple chronic diseases which ...
Usefulness of Electroanatomical Mapping in RhythmologyAbstract. Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia and its prevalence is rising. Therapeutic options include drug treatment and ...
Left Atrial Appendage Closure– An Alternative to Continuous Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation?Abstract. Approximately 25% of all ischemic insults are caused by cardiac emboli in atrial fibrillation. Therefore, in ...
The “Mickey Mouse Heart”Abstract. The “Mickey Mouse Heart” describes patients with a combination of HFpEF, massive biatrial dilatation and dilatation of the mitral- and tricuspid annulus, atrial fibrillation and severe ...