Patients presenting with new-onset CM associated with AF have a markedly different risk factor and demographic profile, clinical presentation, and outcomes. In real-world practice, a minority of patients undergo a rhythm control strategy.
Keyphrases
- atrial fibrillation
- heart failure
- end stage renal disease
- newly diagnosed
- ejection fraction
- primary care
- left atrial
- risk factors
- oral anticoagulants
- left atrial appendage
- chronic kidney disease
- healthcare
- catheter ablation
- prognostic factors
- direct oral anticoagulants
- patient reported outcomes
- left ventricular
- adipose tissue
- coronary artery disease
- type diabetes
- weight loss
- acute heart failure
- cardiac resynchronization therapy