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Atrial fibrillation (AF, AFib or A-fib) is an abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) characterized by rapid and irregular beating of the atrial chambers of the heart. [11] [12] It often begins as short periods of abnormal beating, which become longer or continuous over time. [4]It may also start as other forms of arrhythmia such as atrial flutter that then transform into AF.
25 kwi 2017 · What Is Lone Atrial Fibrillation? Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an abnormal or rapid heart rate. This is a common but serious type of arrhythmia. It occurs when the heart’s upper and lower...
19 cze 2007 · Lone Atrial Fibrillation: Good, Bad, or Ugly? The term lone auricular fibrillation was introduced by Evans and Swann 1 in 1953. Lone atrial fibrillation has not been defined with any consistency, mainly because of the introduction of echocardiography and changes in criteria for hypertension.
In this review article, we summarise the current knowledge of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical course and treatment of patients with so-called 'lone AF' and outline emerging insights into its pathogenesis and the potential therapeutic implications of a diagnosis of lone AF.
19 cze 2007 · The term lone auricular fibrillation was introduced by Evans and Swann 1 in 1953. Lone atrial fibrillation has not been defined with any consistency, mainly because of the introduction of echocardiography and changes in criteria for hypertension.
5 sie 2020 · Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is an uneven heartbeat that's often too fast. It’s usually due to heart disease, and it's more common in people older than 60. But some younger people with no sign of...
The definition of lone AF remains controversial, but it generally refers to paroxysmal, persistent, or permanent AF in younger patients (< 60 y) who have normal echocardiographic findings. The...
