1. Management Of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation : A Statement For Healthcare Pro A statement for health care professionals from the subcommittee on electrocardiography and electrophysiology, American Heart Association. http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/full/93/6/1262

This Article Alert me when this article is cited Alert me if a correction is posted Citation Map Services Email this article to a friend Similar articles in this journal Similar articles in PubMed Alert me to new issues of the journal ... Request Permissions PubMed PubMed Citation Articles by Prystowsky, E. N. Articles by Wyse, D. G. Circulation. Articles Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the Subcommittee on Electrocardiography and Electrophysiology, American Heart Association Eric N. Prystowsky, MD, Chair D. Woodrow Benson, Jr, MD, PhD Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD Robert G. Hart, MD G. Neal Kay, MD Robert J. Myerburg, MD Gerald V. Naccarelli, MD D. George Wyse, MD, PhD Executive Summary Top Executive Summary Epidemiology Pathophysiology Clinical Presentations Approach to Treatment Restoration of Sinus Rhythm... Control of Ventricular Rate... Preventing Thromboembolism in... References Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia encountered in clinical practice. Its incidence increases with

2. Atrial Fibrillation About 2.2 million Americans have atrial fibrillation, putting them at risk ofclots and strokes. About 15 percent of strokes occur in people with AF. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4451

3. The Atrial Fibrillation Page The atrial fibrillation Page Its debilitating consequences, plus everything youever wanted to know about the Maze procedure, a surgical cure for AF. http://members.aol.com/mazern/

Welcome to the Atrial Fibrillation Page This web site has been developed to provide accurate information about atrial fibrillation (AF) and the Maze procedure, an open-heart surgical procedure that cures AF. Many thousands of people suffer from the devastating effects of AF and have very little understanding of what the condition is and the current treatment options that are available. This information is here to help patients with AF make informed decisions about the right course of therapy with the assistance of their physicians and health care providers. A-Fib 101 The ABC's of atrial fibrillation and why it makes you feel so bad, plus current medical and surgical therapies available to today's AF sufferers. Maze FAQ Just about everything you ever wanted to know about the Maze procedure, a surgical cure for AF. Glossary Some AF-related terms you'll need to know in order to get the most out of these pages. Feedback Feedback from Maze patients and how to contact us for more information. AF Page Message Board Patients ask questions and share their experiences with AF and the Maze procedure.

4. Atrial Fibrillation Foundation The atrial fibrillation Foundation is dedicated to patient education and research. http://www.affacts.org/

Home Medications Procedures Research ... Information What is atrial fibrillation (AF)? Atrial fibrillation is the most common serious heart rhythm disturbance. Did you know? More than 2 million Americans have AF This number will double within 20 years AF affects nearly 1 in 10 people over 80 AF accounts for one fourth of all strokes in the elderly To learn more about the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of atrial fibrillation refer to our commonly asked questions and answers. To learn more about the use of pulmonary vein ablation in the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Click here to go to Dr. David Keane's article. For a printable version of this article click here To learn more about the role of clinical trials in the treatment of atrial fibrillation. Click here to go to Dr. Reiffel's article. News and Upcoming Events Patient Education Day October 8, 2005 Seaport Hotel Boston, MA

5. Atrial Fibrillation - Resources For Patients Examination of atrial fibrillation from a patient s point of view, with remediesand help finding a doctor. Includes experiences of cured patients. http://www.a-fib.com/

6. Information On Rapid Or Irregular Heartbeat, Arrhythmia, And Atrial Fibrillation Information about the most common cardiac arrhythmia atrial fibrillation.Includes information on symptoms such as rapid or irregular heartbeat, http://www.aboutatrialfibrillation.com/

Information about the most common heart arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, including its scope, symptoms, related diagnostic tests and treatments. Resources Glossary About St. Jude Medical Related Websites

7. Pulmonary Vein Isolation Ablation, Afib, Flutter, Atrial Fibrillation Details about atrial fibrillation, an abnormal heart rhythm. Includes the causes,diagnosis and treatment. http://www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/guide/disease/electric/afib.htm

Heart Guide Vascular Guide History of Innovations About Us ... Dictionary Treating the Heart, Blood Vessels and Circulation What is Atrial Fibrillation (AF)? Click here to learn about: What is atrial fibrillation? What causes atrial fibrillation? How is atrial fibrillation diagnosed? What are the symptoms? ... How to find a doctor if you have atrial fibrillation Normal heart rhythm Electrical system of the heart During each heart beat, the two upper chambers of the heart (atria) contract, followed by the two lower chambers (ventricles). This action is directed by the heart's electrical system. The impulse begins in the sinoatrial (SA node), located in the right atrium. When the SA node fires an impulse, electrical activity spreads through the right and left atria, causing them to contract. This forces blood into the ventricles. The impulse travels to the atrioventricular (AV) node. The AV node is the electrical bridge that allows the impulses to travel from the atria to the ventricles. The impulse then travels through the walls of the ventricles, causing them to contract. This forces blood out of the heart to the lungs and body. The pulmonary veins empty oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium.

8. Atrial Fibrillation Information, Diagnostic Methods And Patient Stories At Medtr When the upper heart chambers (atria) quiver instead of pumping blood effectively,that is called atrial fibrillation. This condition, if untreated, http://www.medtronic.com/af/

Diagnosing Atrial Fibrillation More Information about Atrial Fibrillation Bradycardia Heart Attack Sudden Cardiac Arrest Tachyarrhythmia ... Ventricular Tachycardia Stages of Your Condition hbx.pn="Atrial+Fibrillation+Diagnosis";//PAGE NAME(S) Atrial fibrillation (AF) is when the upper heart chambers (atria) quiver instead of pumping blood effectively. Blood in the atria may pool and clot. If a clot breaks loose and advances to the brain, a stroke can result. The treatment for AF is based on factors related to the heart rhythm, symptoms, and other medical conditions. Join a Support Community Live Events Pomegranate Juice May Clear Clogged Arteries 'Water Pills' May Cut Heart Risks in Diabetes ... Site Map

9. Information On Rapid Or Irregular Heartbeat, Arrhythmia, And Information about the most common cardiac arrhythmia atrial fibrillation. Includes information on symptoms such as rapid or irregular heartbeat http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

10. Atrial Fibrillation atrial fibrillation may be associated with sick sinus syndrome, hypoxia, increasedatrial pressure, pericarditis and many other conditions. http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1596

11. Lone Atrial Fibrillation Forum A discussion group for personal experiences regarding this heart disorder. http://www.yourhealthbase.com/lafforum.html

The AFIB Report - www.afibbers.org Visit our LAFFORUM for information about lone atrial fibrillation. Active, in-depth discussion lounge. Lone Atrial Fibrillation Forum A forum for sharing personal experiences regarding lone atrial fibrillation Welcome to our new Lone Atrial Fibrillation Forum! Our purpose is to serve as a gathering place for people who suffer from LAF or who care for someone who does. Lone atrial fibrillation, although not life- threatening, can have a devastating effect on one's life. Conventional medical science has very little to offer when it comes to curing or preventing this condition and what it does have to offer (digoxin, amiodarone, sotalol, warfarin, etc.) often has serious side effects and, in some cases, can actually make things worse. I have myself battled LAF for over 10 years and have tried most alternative and complementary approaches to preventing LAF attacks. In 1996 I wrote an article on this subject which was based on my exhaustive study of the disorder. If you have not already read this article please do so at http://www.afibbers.org/atrial_fibrillation.htm

12. Atrial Fibrillation Foundation The atrial fibrillation Foundation is dedicated to patient education and research. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

13. Hospital Practice: Cardiac Arrhythmia Care and management of atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular arrhythmia and a look at syncope. http://www.hosppract.com/issues/1999/0901/gold.htm

Cardiac Arrhythmia: Current Therapy MICHAEL R. GOLD and MARK E. JOSEPHSON University of Maryland and Harvard University Rhythm disturbances can range from the harmless to the life-threatening, and treatment varies accordingly, from watchful waiting to emergency intervention. Traditional antiarrhythmic medications have largely been supplanted by newer agents; pharmacologic therapy is giving way to device-based treatment, including pacemakers, defibrillators, and catheter ablation. Dr. Gold is Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology Service, and Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore. Dr. Josephson is Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, and Director, Harvard-Thorndike Electrophysiology Institute, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston. During the past few years, the treatment of many cardiac arrhythmias has tended to move away from drug therapy and toward device-based therapy. The latter may involve pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, or catheter ablation, depending on the type of arrhythmia. When drug therapy is the preferred route, the agents used are different from those selected several years ago. The treatment changes affect the management of the most common arrhythmias seen in primary care practice, including atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia, and ventricular arrhythmia. Atrial Fibrillation The prevalence of atrial fibrillation increases with age; this arrhythmia is most often seen in patients older than 65 years. Atrial fibrillation is typically associated with some form of cardiovascular disease, such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, or valvular heart disease, but it can also occur secondary to metabolic disorders such as thyrotoxicosis. In a minority of young patients, there is no obvious cause, a condition known as lone atrial fibrillation.

14. Atrial Fibrillation About 2.2 million Americans have atrial fibrillation, putting them at risk of clots and strokes. About 15 percent of strokes occur in people with AF. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

15. A-Fib 101 [From The Atrial Fibrillation Page] AFib 101 Why atrial fibrillation makes you feel so bad, and what you can doabout it http://members.aol.com/mazern/afib101.htm

B ELIEVE IT OR NOT, ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IS THE MOST COMMON form of arrhythmia, affecting more than 2 million people annually. Until just a few years ago health care providers thought AF to be a "nuisance" arrhythmia with few consequences. However, recent medical research has uncovered some devastating complications including stroke, congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathy that are directly related to AF. Research has yet to uncover the definitive cause of AF. A number of other health conditions including thyroid disorders, valve disease, hypertension, sick sinus syndrome, pericarditis, lung disease, and congenital heart defects are also associated with AF. This type of arrhythmia can occur at any age, but its prevalence tends to increase with age and affects men slightly more often than women. How things are supposed to work To better understand the mechanism and characteristics of AF, it is best to begin by describing the normal mechanical and electrical activity of the heart. The heart is a muscle and functions primarily as a double-sided pump. The left side of the heart pumps blood rich in oxygen to supply all parts of the body, while the right side of the heart pumps blood back to the lungs to pick up more oxygen. There are four chambers, two upper chambers called the left and the right

16. HIFU Atrial Fibrillation Treatment - Spectrasonics Imaging - The Power Of Sound Spectrasonics is currently involved in the following activities HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) Cardiac Ablation The Power of Sound at the Speed of Light http://www.spectrasonics.com/hifu.html

var thispage="hifu.html"; HIFU Atrial Fibrillation Treatment High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) is a technique which uses focused ultrasound energy to selectively destroy biological tissue at depth (typically 1 to 10 cm) without affecting intervening, anatomical structures. Spectrasonics' objective is the development and commercialization of ultrasonically-guided HIFU therapy systems for use in the non-invasive treatment of diseases of the heart, breast, uterus, prostate and abdominal organs such as the liver, kidney and pancreas. The Market Atrial fibrillation afflicts more than 2 million Americans and has an annual incidence of 160,000 cases. Direct costs are greater than $4 billion annually. Indirect costs of $40 billion are associated with treating AF patients who have had a consequential stroke. In 14% of the 600,000 cardiac bypass operations performed each year and 50% of the 71,000 mitral valve replacement procedures, the patient suffers from chronic atrial fibrillation. This indicates an initial market of at least 119,000 patients per year for our cardiac ultrasound therapy technique. Top of page Privacy

17. Atrial Fibrillation - Resources For Patients Examination of atrial fibrillation from a patient's point of view, with remedies and help finding a doctor. Includes experiences of cured patients. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

18. Icagen Discovers and develops pharmaceutical products to treat medical conditions such as atrial fibrillation, urinary incontinence, central nervous system disorders, and sickle cell disease. http://www.icagen.com/

Company Overview Leadership Corporate Strategy Product Pipeline ... Benefits Sickle cell disease is a debilitating genetic blood disorder that affects individuals primarily of African descent. This disease affects over 100,000 children and adults within the United States and greater numbers worldwide. Icagen is investigating a novel potential treatment, which is currently in Phase III clinical trials. Epilepsy and chronic pain are debilitating disorders that affect millions of individuals in the US and throughout the world. Icagen is developing novel treatments for both epilepsy and chronic pain that are currently undergoing preclinical and clinical investigation. Pain glaucoma inflammation Icagen Reports Second Quarter 2005 Financial Results + more I cagen Announces Second Quarter 2005 Financial Results Conference Call + more Icagen To Present At The Annual UBS Global Pharmaceuticals Conference + more Contact Us Directions Site Map

19. A-Fib 101 [From The Atrial Fibrillation Page] AFib 101 Why atrial fibrillation makes you feel so bad, and what you can do about it http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

20. Atrial Fibrillation: What Is Atrial Fibrillation? - EMedicine Health Consumer health resource center providing information on causes, symptoms, and treatment. http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/10829-1.asp

Search September 8, 2005 Registration Healthcare Professionals You are in: Heart Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation Overview Atrial fibrillation describes a rapid, irregular heart rhythm. The irregular rhythm, or arrhythmia , results from abnormal electrical impulses in the heart. The irregularity can be continuous, or it can come and go. The heart is a large muscle. Its function is to circulate (pump) blood through the body. The pump works by coordinated contractions of the 2 upper chambers of the heart (the atria) and the 2 lower chambers of the heart (the ventricles). A heartbeat comprises 2 contractions in quick succession. First, the atria receive blood returning to the heart and pump it into the ventricles; second, the ventricles pump blood out of the heart, either to the lungs from the right ventricle to take up fresh oxygen or out into the circulatory system of the body from the left ventricle. The circulatory system delivers oxygen- and nutrient-rich red, arterial blood from the heart to the body, and returns depleted blue, venous blood back to the heart. Normal heart contractions begin as an electrical impulse in the right atrium. This impulse comes from an area of the atrium called the sinoatrial (SA) or sinus node, the "natural pacemaker."

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