Screening for atrial fibrillation
Journal Title: Journal of Clinical Medicine of Kazakhstan - Year 2018, Vol 1, Issue 47
Abstract
Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia that physicians face in their clinical practice. Atrial fibrillation is associated with a higher risk of thromboembolic events, all-cause mortality, frequent hospitalizations, decreased quality of life. Early detection of atrial fibrillation is important for optimal management and improvement the prognosis of atrial fibrillation patients. Evidence on new methods of atrial fibrillation screening discussed in this review, allows considering them more accurate than simple pulse palpation.
Authors and Affiliations
Zhenisgul Tlegenova, Gulmira Kudaiberdieva, Bekbolat Zholdin, Ayan Abdrakhmanov
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Acknowledgment to JCMK Editorial Board and Peer-Reviewers for contribution in 2017
On behalf of Journal of Clinical Medicine of Kazakhstan, we would like to express our appreciation to all editorial and advisory board members, reviewers and authors who contributed to this journal in year 2017.