Candid commentary by internationally recognized opinion leaders Drs Eric Prystowsky, Peter Kowey, and Gerald Naccarelli on the consequences of atrial fibrillation, recent major studies, the role of maintaining sinus rhythm, and clarification of treatment goals for the management of atrial fibrillation
An interview with Dr Abraham that offers his perspective on the relationship between atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and the progression of cardiovascular disease, as well as the significance of the recent Atrial Fibrillation and Congestive Heart Failure (AF-CHF) trial results
Dr William T. Abraham, MD, Professor of Internal Medicine, Physiology, and Cell Biology, and Director of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH
Candid commentary by internationally recognized opinion leaders Drs Eric Prystowsky, Peter Kowey, and Gerald Naccarelli on the consequences of atrial fibrillation, recent major studies, the role of maintaining sinus rhythm, and clarification of treatment goals for the management of atrial fibrillation
Up-to-date opinions of experts on management strategies, clinical trials, and short- and long-term goals of atrial fibrillation management
An interactive overview of the pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation, as well as the role atrial fibrillation plays as a contributor to and consequence of comorbid cardiovascular disease
Get insight into the complex presentation of atrial fibrillation, patient by patient, from experts in the field
Informational materials: slide presentations, patient information tools, a calendar of events, and useful links related to atrial fibrillation
An opportunity to connect with colleagues and atrial fibrillation experts; offers structured, online communications and facilitates sharing views on AFMD.net topics, as well as on current clinical debates and issues related to atrial fibrillation
Key points and summaries from the latest atrial fibrillation news, meetings, and congresses. Now featuring updates and briefs from the 2008 Western AF symposium, the American College of Cardiology 2008 Congress, and the 2008 Heart Rhythm Society Meeting.
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AFMD.net is home to the "Atrial Fibrillation: A Debilitating Disease With Significant Clinical and Economic
Consequences" webcast.
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The ACC/AHA/ESC 2006 Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation are an invaluable aid to understanding the epidemiology, pathophysiology, risk assessment, and treatment of atrial fibrillation across all patient groups.
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Boldt L-H, Rolf S, Huemer M, et al. Am Heart J. In press.
Estes NA III, Halperin JL, Calkins H, et al. Circulation. 2008;117:1101-1120.
Poll Results
Atrial fibrillation is a progressive disease with underlying pathophysiologic sequelae (electrical and structural remodeling).