AHA/ACC/ESC 2006 atrial fibrillation guidelines: looking towards the future
Bernard J Gersh and Douglas Packer
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An old proverb states that "if it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, and swims like a duck—then it probably is a duck". Nonetheless, there are many species of duck, and they come in different sizes and colors, and occupy various habitats. So is it the case with atrial fibrillation. Although this condition is a single electrocardiographic entity, there is marked diversity in its clinical presentations, symptoms, and prognosis. In addition, the range of therapeutic options available is wide—rate versus rhythm control, pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments, and differing approaches to anticoagulation. Moreover, treatment decisions can be heavily influenced by the nature of the medical center to which the patient presents, the facilities and expertise available, and the presence and severity of comorbid conditions.
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