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- Title
Increased risk of sudden and non-sudden cardiovascular death in patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter following acute myocardial infarction.
- Authors
Pedersen, Ole Dyg; Abildstrøm, Steen Z; Ottesen, Michael M; Rask-Madsen, Christian; Bagger, Henning; Køber, Lars; Torp-Pedersen, Christian; TRACE Study Investigators
- Abstract
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common complication in patients with acute myocardial infarction and is associated with an increase in the risk of death. The excess mortality associated with AF complicating acute myocardial infarction has not been studied in detail. Observations indicate that AF facilitates induction of ventricular arrhythmias, which may increase the risk of sudden cardiovascular death (SCD). A close examination of the mode of death could potentially provide useful knowledge to guide further investigations and treatments.
- Publication
European heart journal, 2006, Vol 27, Issue 3, p290
- ISSN
0195-668X
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1093/eurheartj/ehi629