Brief episodes of rapid irregular atrial activity (micro-AF) are a risk marker for atrial fibrillation: a prospective cohort study

Brief episodes of rapid irregular atrial activity (micro-AF) are a risk marker for atrial fibrillation: a prospective cohort study

Abstract Background Short supraventricular tachycardias with atrial fibrillation (AF) characteristics are associated with an increased risk of developing AF over time. The aim of this study is to determine if presence of very short-lasting episodes of AF-like activity (micro-AF) can also be used as...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Tove Fredriksson, Katrin Kemp Gudmundsdottir, Viveka Frykman, Leif Friberg, Faris Al-Khalili, Johan Engdahl, Emma Svennberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Atrial fibrillation
Electrocardiogram
Micro-AF
Supraventricular ectopic beats
Screening
Supraventricular tachycardia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-020-01453-w

Internet

http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-020-01453-w

Similar Items