| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2849403 | American Heart Journal | 2013 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Atrial fibrillation is common among critically ill patients with sepsis. Acute factors, rather than preexisting cardiovascular comorbid conditions, are associated with increased risk for newly diagnosed AF during sepsis, suggesting that mechanisms of newly diagnosed AF during sepsis may differ from the general population of patients with AF.
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Authors
Allan J. MD, MSc, Melissa A. MS, Susan R. MD, PhD, Paul N. BA, Jonathan P. MD, MHS, Moritz F. MD, Lesley H. PhD, Emelia J. MD, ScM,