Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, occurring in 1?2 % of the general population and is increasingly prevalent in older people, occuring in about 10 % of over 80 year olds.ÿThe arrhythmia is associated with a five-fold rise in stroke risk and frequently coexists with heart failure, both leading to a further increase in mortality. Atrial fibrillation causes early detection is of paramount importance, in order to define proper medical treatment.
AF occurs when abnormal electrical impulses suddenly start firing in theÿupper chambers of the heart. These impulses override the heart's natural pacemaker, which can no longer control the rhythm of the heart and this causes aÿhighly irregular pulse rate. Atrial fibrillation causes are not fully understood, but it tends to occur in certain groups of people. For example, atrial fibrillation includes high blood pressure and heart valve disease. It also occurs in more men than women and older people. It can also be triggered by certain situations, such as drinking excessive amounts of alcohol or smoking.
Health care professionals are constantly learning about innovations in cardiology
including AF by attending a number of annual cardiology conferences such as the European Society of Cardiology ESC Congress 2014 in Barcelona Spain (30th August to the 2rd September). The world’s largest and most influential cardiovascular event, ESC Congress 2014 in Barcelona Spain will contribute to global awareness of the latest clinical trials and breakthrough discoveries. The aim of conference is to focus on innovations in science, clinical developments, implementation, education and in improving clinical practice. It will be a unique opportunity to bring together clinicians, scientists, epidemiologists, nurses, technicians, health care industry, care opinion leaders and policy makers.
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