1 Introduction Atrial fibrillation （AF） constitutes the most frequent cardiac arrhythmia with an increasing prevalence and incidence in the general population, demonstrating a significant impact on cardiovascular m...1 Introduction Atrial fibrillation （AF） constitutes the most frequent cardiac arrhythmia with an increasing prevalence and incidence in the general population, demonstrating a significant impact on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. AF has been correlated with an increased risk of stroke, systemic embolism and long term morbidity compared to individuals with sinus rhythm. The highest prevalence of AF is reported in elderly as well as in patients with severe aortic stenosis, ranging between 16% and 40% in the latter. In the general population, AF scales the death risk up to 1.5 and 1.9 fold in men and women, respectively,展开更多
An 86-year-old male patient was admitted in our cardiology ward with signs of congestive biventricular heart failure. The patient presented with deteriorating dyspnea on mild exertion and at rest the last days, compat...An 86-year-old male patient was admitted in our cardiology ward with signs of congestive biventricular heart failure. The patient presented with deteriorating dyspnea on mild exertion and at rest the last days, compatible with class NYHA Ⅲ-Ⅳ heart failure, bilateral peripheral oedema, increased NT-proBNP （9198 pg/mL）, mildly elevated Troponin （TnT 64 pg/mL）, interstitial pulmonary oedema and bilateral pleural effusions in chest X ray.展开更多
文摘1 Introduction Atrial fibrillation （AF） constitutes the most frequent cardiac arrhythmia with an increasing prevalence and incidence in the general population, demonstrating a significant impact on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. AF has been correlated with an increased risk of stroke, systemic embolism and long term morbidity compared to individuals with sinus rhythm. The highest prevalence of AF is reported in elderly as well as in patients with severe aortic stenosis, ranging between 16% and 40% in the latter. In the general population, AF scales the death risk up to 1.5 and 1.9 fold in men and women, respectively,
文摘An 86-year-old male patient was admitted in our cardiology ward with signs of congestive biventricular heart failure. The patient presented with deteriorating dyspnea on mild exertion and at rest the last days, compatible with class NYHA Ⅲ-Ⅳ heart failure, bilateral peripheral oedema, increased NT-proBNP （9198 pg/mL）, mildly elevated Troponin （TnT 64 pg/mL）, interstitial pulmonary oedema and bilateral pleural effusions in chest X ray.
