Terminology document, delivered in 2017, 1 critical care is the direct delivery by a physician
(s) or other qualified health care professional of medical care for a critically ill or critically …

This expert opinion paper on atrial fibrillation detection after ischemic stroke includes a
statement of the “Heart and Brain” consortium of the German Cardiac Society and the …

Background The incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) is increasing, conferring a major health-
care issue in Asia. No risk score for predicting incident AF has been specifically developed …

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is often detected for the first time in patients who are
hospitalized for another reason. Long-term risks for AF recurrence in these patients are …

Background and purpose Previous studies have found ischemic stroke is associated with
atrial fibrillation. However, the causal association between ischemic stroke and atrial …

Objective There is uncertainty about the incidence of and prognosis associated with atrial
fibrillation that is documented for the first time in the setting of an acute stressor, such as …

Background In patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), history of atrial fibrillation (AF)
and new onset AF during the early phase may be associated with a worse prognosis …

Introduction Atrial high-rate episodes (AHREs) are associated with an increased risk of
developing atrial fibrillation and thromboembolism. The characteristics of 'real world'patients …

Aims Silent and symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF) are common during acute myocardial
infarction (AMI), and associated with higher in-hospital and 1-year mortality. Are silent and …

AFOTS commonly occurs in patients with acute medical illness or in the postoperative state,
and atrial fibrillation recurs in over 50% of individuals. Prospective postdischarge studies …