| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2850182 | American Heart Journal | 2006 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
After adjustments for baseline differences, patients with AF and patients with SR have similar overall mortality rates. Compared to P or A, ICD improves survival in patients with SR, but may not in patients with AF. Amiodarone is effective in reducing new AF, but not in converting AF to SR. Implantable cardioverter/defibrillator, inappropriate, and appropriate shocks were more often seen in AF than in SR.
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Authors
Steven N. MD, Jeannie MD, Jill RN, Anne S. PhD, Pamela MD, Daniel B. MD, Kerry L. PhD, Gust H. MD, for the SCD-HeFT Investigators for the SCD-HeFT Investigators,