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[Recent advances in diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation]

N Y Mironov1, L Y Laiovich1, E S Mironova1

  • 1National Medical Research Center in Cardiology.

Terapevticheskii Arkhiv
|December 6, 2022
PubMed

Insights

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm disorder affecting 1-2% of the population. This review details the latest diagnostic and treatment strategies for AF, including novel drug and non-drug therapies.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Clinical Research

Context:

  • Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent cardiac arrhythmia, affecting 1-2% of the global population.
  • AF incidence is rising, with projections indicating a doubling of patient numbers within 50 years.
  • Cardiac rhythm disturbances are frequent clinical events, often stemming from various heart conditions.

Purpose:

  • To present the most current diagnostic approaches for atrial fibrillation.
  • To review contemporary non-drug and pharmaceutical treatment modalities for AF.
  • To highlight novel antiarrhythmic drugs and therapeutic strategies developed and implemented at the NMRC of Cardiology.

Summary:

  • This review synthesizes recent advancements in AF diagnosis and management.
  • It covers both established and innovative treatment options, including unique domestic antiarrhythmic drugs.
  • Non-drug interventions and their clinical implementation at the NMRC of Cardiology are also discussed.

Impact:

  • Provides clinicians with up-to-date information on AF management.
  • Facilitates the adoption of novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for AF.
  • Contributes to improved patient outcomes through evidence-based treatment recommendations.

Keywords:
antiarrhythmic drugsatrial fibrillationautoantibodiescardioversioncryoablationfibrosisinflammationmagnetic resonance imagingobstructive sleep apnea syndrome

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