Abstract
The mechanism of atrial fibrillation has recently become clearer, and is understood in terms of multiple irregular wavelets of excitation. This understanding allows a simple model to be proposed which unites the various aetiologies and treatments of atrial fibrillation.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / therapeutic use
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Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
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Atrial Fibrillation* / diagnosis
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Atrial Fibrillation* / etiology
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Cardiac Pacing, Artificial
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Catheter Ablation
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Flecainide / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Models, Cardiovascular
Substances
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Anti-Arrhythmia Agents
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Anticoagulants
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Flecainide