Amiodarone is associated with increased short-term mortality in elderly atrial fibrillation patients with preserved ejection fraction.

Weijia LiYu-Chiang WangNidhish TiwariLuigi Di Biase

Published in: Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing (2021)

Amiodarone use in elderly patients with preserved ejection fraction is associated with increased in-hospital and 100-day all-cause mortality after hospitalization for AF.

Keyphrases

ejection fraction
atrial fibrillation
aortic stenosis
middle aged
community dwelling
catheter ablation
left atrial
oral anticoagulants
cardiovascular events
healthcare
left atrial appendage
heart failure
direct oral anticoagulants
emergency department
risk factors
acute care
acute coronary syndrome