May 12, 2009 · In a prospective study of 344 patients with heart failure and sinus rhythm, the onset of AF was associated with highly significant worsening of the New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional class, peak oxygen consumption, and cardiac index, along with increased mitral and tricuspid regurgitation. 20 Restoration of sinus rhythm improves cardia...

Jun 22, 2021 · Atrial fibrillation can precipitate and can be a consequence of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and cardiomyopathy. Atrial fibrillation and heart failure, when present together, are associated with worse outcomes.

Atrial fibrillation (AF) and congestive heart failure (CHF) are among the most common medical conditions and are associated with significant morbidity. These two conditions share similar risk factors, frequently coexist, and have additive adverse effects when occurring in conjunction.

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia worldwide and has a strong association with heart failure (HF). It often remains unclear if HF is the cause or consequence of AF due to the complexity of the processes that are ...

Heart failure (HF) and atrial fibrillation (AF) are two conditions that are likely to dominate the next 50 years of cardiovascular (CV) care. Both are increasingly prevalent and associated with high morbidity, mortality, and healthcare cost.

Atrial fibrillation (AF) and heart failure (HF)—specifically, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)—often coexist, and each contributes to the propagation of the other. This relationship extends from the mechanistic and physiological to clinical syndromes, quality of life, and long-term cardiovascular outcomes.

Jul 25, 2022 · In this review, we summarize recent literature and a conflicting body of evidence on the comprehensive management of AF in the 2 distinct phenotypes of HF: HFrEF and HFpEF.

• Heart failure and atrial fibrillation are increasing in frequency and the development of atrial fibrillation worsens the HF prognosis • Treating AF aggressively can help improve HF outcomes in this population • Will likely improve the efficacy of guideline directed medical therapy • This can also help with HFpEF patients

In general, the treatment of atrial fibrillation is focused on relieving patients from atrial fibrillation-related symptoms and risk reduction for thromboembolism and the occurrence or worsening of heart failure.

Atrial fibrillation can precipitate and can be a consequence of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and cardiomyopathy. Atrial fibrillation and heart failure, when present together, are associated with worse outcomes.