Novel Pharmacological Interventions to Maintain Sinus Rhythm after DC Cardioversion. (12th July 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thomas, D. E.; Yousef, Z.; Anderson, R. A.
• Other Names: Pedersen O. D. Academic Editor.; Yu W.-C. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: ISRN cardiology. Volume 2011(2011)
• Publication Date: 2011-07-12
• Subjects: Cardiovascular system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Cardiovascular Diseases; Cardiovascular system -- Diseases; Periodical; Periodicals; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.1
• DOI: 10.5402/2011/176834
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-5580

Abstract

Abstract : Despite the availability of potentially curative interventions for atrial fibrillation, there remains an important role for conventional anti-arrhythmic therapy and anti-coagulation combined with direct current cardioversion. Unfortunately, the latter approach is disturbed by high recurrence rates of atrial fibrillation. In recent years, several adjunctive therapies have emerged which may facilitate the maintenance of sinus rhythm. These novel therapies and their potential mechanisms of action are reviewed in this article.