Influence of atrial fibrillation on acute myocardial infarction - Health

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Volume 6, Issue 1 (January 2014)

ISSN Print: 1949-4998 ISSN Online: 1949-5005

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Influence of atrial fibrillation on acute myocardial infarction ()

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DOI: 10.4236/health.2014.61013 5,980 Downloads 7,794 Views Citations

Author(s)

Mark McDonald, Nirav Desai, Chi-Hyan You, L. Julian Haywood

Affiliation(s)

Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA.
Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA;.

ABSTRACT

Atrial fibrillation is an increasingly common significant arrhythmia with potentially serious outcomes. Myocardial infarction is a common consequence of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. When the two conditions occur together, the consequences can be compounded. This article briefly reviews some of the potentials for the relationship.

KEYWORDS

Atrial Fibrillation; Myocardial Infarction; Acute Myocardial Infarction; Cardiovascular Risks

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McDonald, M. , Desai, N. , You, C. and Haywood, L. (2014) Influence of atrial fibrillation on acute myocardial infarction. Health, 6, 86-89. doi: 10.4236/health.2014.61013.

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