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KMID : 1011920110120030004
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International Journal of Arrhythmia
2011 Volume.12 No. 3 p.4 ~ p.7
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New classification and symptom evaluation of atrial fibrillation based on guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation by the european society of cardiology
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Shin Dong-Gu
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Abstract
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Recently published ‘Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation’ by the European Society of Cardiology’s Task Force for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation suggest a new classification scheme for atrial fibrillation based on the presentation and duration of the arrhythmia: first diagnosed, paroxysmal, persistent, long-standing persistent, and permanent atrial fibrillation. This classification scheme is clinically more suitable than the previous ACC/AHA/ESC classification with respect to the management and selection of therapeutic strategies. The task force also adopted a new ‘EHRA scoring system,’ similar to the NYHA classification for heart failure, to quantify subjective atrial fibrillation-related symptoms. The guidelines will facilitate communication regarding atrial fibrillation, which is particularly important considering its complex and evolving nature.
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KEYWORD
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atrial fibrillation, classification, evaluation, symptom
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