Atrial fibrillation in aging population

With aging, the pathogenesis processes of atrial fibrillation (AF) are heightened. In this article, we review the mechanisms that predispose elderly patients to AF. We also highlight the unique features in diagnosis, stroke prevention, and treatment strategies for the elderly patient with AF.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Chen, Qi, Yi, Zhong, Cheng, Jie
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2018
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Review Articles
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6880740/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31942483
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/agm2.12015
Descripción
Sumario:With aging, the pathogenesis processes of atrial fibrillation (AF) are heightened. In this article, we review the mechanisms that predispose elderly patients to AF. We also highlight the unique features in diagnosis, stroke prevention, and treatment strategies for the elderly patient with AF.

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