Abstract
Atrial fibrillation (AF) complicating myocardial infarction (MI) has been a controversial topic for the last few decades. It has generated a plethora of debates regarding whether it is a risk indicator of comorbidities and poor haemodynamic status or independent causal mediator of poor outcomes. The management of this condition has also been idiosyncratic probably due to confusion regarding its prognostic significance. We shall review the literature and attempt to elucidate the prognostic significance as well as evidence available for defining management strategies.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 138-152 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Journal of Atrial Fibrillation |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2012 |