Atrial fibrillation after radiofrequency ablation of atrial flutter: preventive effect of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, angiotensin II receptor blockers, and diuretics

200477 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

W. Anné · Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology

R Willems

Abstract

A high proportion of patients develop AF after AFL ablation. The incidence of AF is related to pre-ablation AF and its persistence. ACE inhibitors/angiotensin II receptor blockers and diuretics seem to protect against AF.

Topics & Keywords

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Heart

Volume 90, Issue 9, pp. 1025-1030

DOI: 10.1136/hrt.2003.023069

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