Atrial fibrillation in aortic stenosis - echocardiographic assessment and prognostic importance

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Atrial fibrillation (AFib) exists more frequently in patients with aortic stenosis (AS) than in patients without, and AFib may be a sign of progressive deterioration of AS. Echocardiographic assessment of AS in sinus rhythm is well d...

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Main Authors: Burup Kristensen Charlotte, Jensen Jan, Sogaard Peter, Carstensen Helle, Mogelvang Rasmus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
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Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/10/1/38