PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Jacobson, Anne
ED  - Ehrlich, Joachim R.
TI  - New Pharmacotherapies in Atrial Fibrillation
DP  - 2009 Dec 01
TA  - MD Conference Express
PG  - 25--26
VI  - 9
IP  - 4
4099  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/9/4/25.short
4100  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/9/4/25.full
AB  - The journey from sinus rhythm toward atrial fibrillation (AF) involves several types of atrial remodeling, including (among others) electrical, contractile, and structural remodeling. This article discusses the implications of atrial remodeling on the treatment of AF, future options for antiarrhythmic therapy, and hospitalization rate among other things.