Abstract

REYES SANAME, Félix Andrés et al. Atrial fibrillation. An update review. ccm [online]. 2018, vol.22, n.4, pp. 695-718. ISSN 1560-4381.

Atrial fibrillation (FA) it is the most common arrhythmia today, presenting high mortality and morbility levels. It is the first cause of embolic events and episodes of heart inadequacy, cognitive deteriorate and poor life quality. It also brings socioeconomic and sanitary consecuences. Today, FA trigers blasts of abnormal electric discharges, which activate auricles quickly and irregularly. Recent classification of the FA as sudden, persistent and permanent lead to an evolving arrhythmia deterioration. In present times, this pathology is treated using a wide range of drugs. Antiarrhythmics and anticoagulants stand out, although the modern technique of ablation with catheter has been included in the clinical guides, either alternative or complement of antiarrhythmics, in patients affected by FA.

Keywords : atrial fibrillation; embolics events; antiarrhythmics; anticoagulants.

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