The current manuscript is the second update of the original Practical Guide, published in
2013 [Heidbuchel et al. European Heart Rhythm Association Practical Guide on the use of …

AFL atrial flutter AH arterial hypertension ANS autonomic nervous system APD action
potential duration ARREST-AF Aggressive Risk Factor Reduction Study for Atrial Fibrillation …

The current manuscript is an update of the original Practical Guide, published in June 2013
[Heidbuchel H, Verhamme P, Alings M, Antz M, Hacke W, Oldgren J, et al. European Heart …

During the past decade, catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) has evolved rapidly from
an investigational procedure to its current status as a commonly performed ablation …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the commonest cardiac rhythm disorder. Evaluation of patients with
AF requires an electrocardiogram, but imaging techniques should be considered for defining …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an important risk factor for ischemic stroke resulting in a fivefold
increased stroke risk and a twofold increased mortality. Our understanding of stroke …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia, causing a 2-fold increase in
mortality and a 5-fold increase in stroke. The Asian population is rapidly aging, and in 2050 …

Since the advent of the non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant (NOAC) agents, which
act as direct thrombin inhibitors or inhibitors of Factor Xa, clinicians are provided with …

Background The prevalence of left atrial (LA) thrombus in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF)
or atrial flutter (AFL) on guideline-directed anticoagulation is not well known, yet this may …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common clinically relevant cardiac arrhythmia. The
estimated prevalence in the general population is 1–2% and increases with age. 1–8 …