A monthly publication of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology and considered the main channel for the promotion of Brazilian cardiovascular research.
ISSN 0066-782X
eISSN 1678-4170
Silvia Helena Cardoso Boghossian
, Ricardo Mourilhe-Rocha
Silvia Helena Cardoso Boghossian
, Ricardo Mourilhe-Rocha
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia in the population and its incidence significantly increases with age. As life expectancy rises, it is estimated that AF prevalence will suffer a significant increase, and its adequate control will continue to be a major challenge. Until the end of the 90s, the therapeutic options available and most used in the reversion and prevention of AF recurrences were antiarrhythmic drugs (AA) and electrical cardioversion; however, clinical treatment with AA drugs has […]
Keywords: Ablation; Atrial Fibrillation; Cryosurgery; Pulmonary Veins; Pulmonary Veins/physiopathology; Reconnection