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Review
. 2014 Dec;47(6):499-503.
doi: 10.5090/kjtcs.2014.47.6.499. Epub 2014 Dec 5.

Modern treatment of atrial fibrillation

Kyung-Hwan Kim  1
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Review

Modern treatment of atrial fibrillation

Kyung-Hwan Kim. Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2014 Dec.

Abstract

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of arrhythmia and has a large global burden. In general, treatment of AF is based on medication and consists of rate and rhythm control together with anticoagulation. However, surgical treatment may be required in patients with AF combined with organic valvular heart diseases or who experience recurrence despite medication. In addition, surgical treatment plays a role in the treatment of lone AF. This article reviews the various surgical treatment options for AF.

Keywords: Arrhythmia surgery; Atrial fibrillation; Catheter ablation.

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