Pharmacological Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation.
- Author:
Seil OH
1
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. seil@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Atrial fibrillation;
Pharmacological treatment
- MeSH:
Arrhythmias, Cardiac;
Atrial Fibrillation;
Humans
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2011;81(4):423-427
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Atrial fibrillation is the most common and most complex sustained arrhythmia. However, its pathophysiology has not been completely elucidated, therefore various approaches have been applied to its therapeutics. The management including pharmacological treatment is still evolving, and guidelines of atrial fibrillation have been updated frequently. This review article will introduce the principles and practical information on the pharmacological management in patients with atrial fibrillation based on the recently updated guidelines.
