Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and atrial fibrillation: an interdisciplinary perspective

O. Simons, Sami; D. Elliott, Adrian; Sastry, Manuel; Hendriks, Jeroen; Arzt, Michael; Rienstra, Michiel; M. Kalman, Jonathan; Heidbüchel, Hein; Nattel, Stanley; Wesseling, Geertjan; Schotten, Ulrich; C. Van Gelder, Isabelle; M.E. Franssen, Frits; Sanders, Prashanthan; J.G.M. Crijns, Harry; Linz, Dominik

doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehaa822

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and atrial fibrillation: an interdisciplinary perspective

Published in European Heart Journal • Oct 1, 2020

Authors:

Sami O. Simons

Adrian D. Elliott

Manuel Sastry

Abstract

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is highly prevalent among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), shares common risk factors, and adds to the overall morbidity and mortality in this population. Additionally, it may promote AF and impair treatment efficacy. The prevalence of COPD in AF p...

Subject

Medicine

Atrial fibrillation

Pulmonary disease

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