Current concepts in atrial fibrillation

Br J Hosp Med. 1993;49(8):546-9, 552, 555-7 passim.

Abstract

The mechanism of atrial fibrillation has recently become clearer, and is understood in terms of multiple irregular wavelets of excitation. This understanding allows a simple model to be proposed which unites the various aetiologies and treatments of atrial fibrillation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / therapeutic use
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Atrial Fibrillation* / diagnosis
  • Atrial Fibrillation* / etiology
  • Cardiac Pacing, Artificial
  • Catheter Ablation
  • Flecainide / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Models, Cardiovascular

Substances

  • Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
  • Anticoagulants
  • Flecainide