ATRIAL FLUTTER: CONTEMPORARY POSSIBILITIES OF DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

<p>Diagnosis and treatment of atrial flutter (AF) is an important clinical task. Epidemiological data, electrophysiological mechanisms and updated classification of AF are presented as well as treatment algorithm that is suggested by leading experts. Two strategies of AF therapy are shown: &qu...

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Main Author: Yu. A. Bunin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Stolichnaya Izdatelskaya Kompaniya 2016-01-01
Series:Racionalʹnaâ Farmakoterapiâ v Kardiologii
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Online Access:http://www.rpcardio.ru/jour/article/view/695
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Summary:<p>Diagnosis and treatment of atrial flutter (AF) is an important clinical task. Epidemiological data, electrophysiological mechanisms and updated classification of AF are presented as well as treatment algorithm that is suggested by leading experts. Two strategies of AF therapy are shown: "rhythm control" and "rate control". Author paid attention that ventricular rate reduction in AF is more difficult task than this in atrial fibrillation. Indications for different AF treatments are discussed: pharmacotherapy, pacing and cardioversion as well as surgical methods.</p>
ISSN:1819-6446
2225-3653