articleJournal of the American College of CardiologyFeb 1, 2010GREEN OA

Progression From Paroxysmal to Persistent Atrial Fibrillation

CBCees B. de VosRPRon PistersRNRobby NieuwlaatMHMartin H. PrinsRGRobert G. Tieleman

Maastricht University Medical Centre

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Abstract

Objectives

We investigated clinical correlates of atrial fibrillation (AF) progression and evaluated the prognosis of patients demonstrating AF progression in a large population.

Background

Progression of paroxysmal AF to more sustained forms is frequently seen. However, not all patients will progress to persistent AF.

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Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Internal medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Stroke (engine)
  • Heart failure
  • Population
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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