Rhythm control in heart failure patients with atrial fibrillation: contemporary challenges including the role of ablation
Kevin M Trulock, Sanjiv M Narayan, Jonathan P Piccini, Kevin M Trulock, Sanjiv M Narayan, Jonathan P Piccini
Abstract
Because nonpharmacological interventions likely alter the risks and benefits associated with rhythm control, this paper reviews the role of current rhythm control strategies in atrial fibrillation. This report also focuses on the specific limitations of pharmacological interventions and the utility of percutaneous ablation in this growing population of patients with concomitant atrial fibrillation and heart failure.
Keywords: antiarrhythmic drug therapy; atrial fibrillation; catheter ablation; heart failure; rhythm control.
Copyright © 2014 American College of Cardiology Foundation. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Source: PubMed