Atrial fibrillation burden: Stepping beyond the categorical characterization.
Atrial fibrillation
Burden
Quality of life
Smartwatch
Stroke
Journal
Heart rhythm
ISSN: 1556-3871
Titre abrégé: Heart Rhythm
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101200317
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
26 Aug 2024
26 Aug 2024
Historique:
received:
25
04
2024
revised:
19
08
2024
accepted:
22
08
2024
medline:
31
8
2024
pubmed:
31
8
2024
entrez:
28
8
2024
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
Traditional classifications categorize atrial fibrillation (AF) into paroxysmal, persistent or permanent, but recent advancements in monitoring have revealed AF as a continuous variable, challenging existing paradigms. AF burden, defined basically as the amount of time spent in AF during a monitored period, has emerged as a crucial metric. This review assesses the evolving landscape of AF burden and its measurement methods, diagnostic modalities, and impact on outcomes. Guidelines suggest individualized approaches, combining AF burden with clinical scores (CHA
Identifiants
pubmed: 39197738
pii: S1547-5271(24)03269-7
doi: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2024.08.051
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2024. Published by Elsevier Inc.