As long as there is no better new term or widely accepted definition, "valvular AF" refers to patients with mitral stenosis or artificial heart valves. Patients with "non-valvular AF" may have …

2020年12月17日 · The purpose of valvular intervention is to improve symptoms, prolong survival, and minimize the risk of VHD-related complications, such as irreversible ventricular …

The investigators cited ambiguity in the guideline definitions of valvular AF as a driver of provider confusion, and thus, off-label use of DOACs in this population. Historically, valvular AF has …

2020年3月16日 · Valvular atrial fibrillation is one possible type of irregular heart rhythm. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatment options.

2023年11月30日 · In addition, new recommendations addressing atrial fibrillation and thromboembolic risk assessment, anticoagulation, left atrial appendage occlusion, atrial …

2023年6月1日 · Valvular atrial fibrillation is an abnormal heart rhythm that occurs due to moderate to severe mitral stenosis or an artificial heart valve. Valvular A-fib increases a person’s risk of...

2012年2月21日 · In this article, we will focus on the management of AF in patients with cardiac conditions commonly associated with the dysrhythmia. Several basic principles should be …

For patients with valvular heart disease and atrial fibrillation (except for patients with rheumatic mitral stenosis or a mechanical prosthesis), the decision to use oral anticoagulation to prevent …

2024年8月2日 · Valvular and Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation. Both valvular and nonvalvular AFib can cause blood to pool in your heart, which raises your risk of complications like blood clots …

2015年10月1日 · Currently, “valvular AF” refers to patients with mitral stenosis or artificial heart valves (and valve repair in North American guidelines only), and should be treated with VKAs.