What is ‘valvular’ atrial fibrillation? A reappraisal
Key result
Survey exposes therapeutic confusion, with only ~57% of cardiologists finding non-valvular AF definitions clear.
Population
Patients with atrial fibrillation and various types of valvular heart disease
Design
Review
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Implication
May prompt inconsistent anticoagulation decisions in AF; leaves open need for standardized valvular/non-valvular definitions.
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Population
Patients with atrial fibrillation and various types of valvular heart disease
This review highlights the ambiguity in defining 'valvular' atrial fibrillation and the resulting therapeutic confusion regarding anticoagulant prescription.
Cite This Study
Caterina et al. (2014) conducted a review in Atrial fibrillation. A survey of over 500 Italian physicians revealed therapeutic confusion, with only 57.1% of cardiologists and 67.9% of internists agreeing that existing definitions of non-valvular AF are clear.