"Atrial Fibrillation" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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Abnormal cardiac rhythm that is characterized by rapid, uncoordinated firing of electrical impulses in the upper chambers of the heart (HEART ATRIA). In such case, blood cannot be effectively pumped into the lower chambers of the heart (HEART VENTRICLES). It is caused by abnormal impulse generation.
| Descriptor ID |
D001281
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C14.280.067.198 C23.550.073.198
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| Concept/Terms |
Atrial Fibrillation- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillations
- Fibrillation, Atrial
- Fibrillations, Atrial
- Auricular Fibrillation
- Auricular Fibrillations
- Fibrillation, Auricular
- Fibrillations, Auricular
Persistent Atrial Fibrillation- Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation, Persistent
- Atrial Fibrillations, Persistent
- Fibrillation, Persistent Atrial
- Fibrillations, Persistent Atrial
- Persistent Atrial Fibrillations
Familial Atrial Fibrillation- Familial Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation, Familial
- Atrial Fibrillations, Familial
- Familial Atrial Fibrillations
- Fibrillation, Familial Atrial
- Fibrillations, Familial Atrial
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation- Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation, Paroxysmal
- Atrial Fibrillations, Paroxysmal
- Fibrillation, Paroxysmal Atrial
- Fibrillations, Paroxysmal Atrial
- Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillations
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| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Atrial Fibrillation" by people in Profiles.
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Impact of adherence on the cost-effectiveness of apixaban and rivaroxaban in stroke prevention among patients with atrial fibrillation in the United States. Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res. 2025 Jan; 25(1):63-70.
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Group-based trajectory modeling to identify adherence patterns for direct oral anticoagulants in Medicare beneficiaries with atrial fibrillation: a real-world study on medication adherence. Int J Clin Pharm. 2024 Dec; 46(6):1525-1535.
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Predictors of adherence to direct oral anticoagulants after cardiovascular or bleeding events in Medicare Advantage Plan enrollees with atrial fibrillation. J Manag Care Spec Pharm. 2024 May; 30(5):408-419.
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Group based trajectory modeling to assess adherence to oral anticoagulants among atrial fibrillation patients with comorbidities: a retrospective study. Int J Clin Pharm. 2022 Aug; 44(4):966-974.
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A proposed strategy for anticoagulation therapy in noncompaction cardiomyopathy. ESC Heart Fail. 2022 Feb; 9(1):241-250.
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Clinical Considerations Prior to Transition From Triple Antithrombotic Therapy to Dual Antithrombotic Therapy. JAMA Cardiol. 2020 01 01; 5(1):111.
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Medication taking behaviors in patients taking warfarin versus direct oral anticoagulants: A systematic review. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2019 Jun; 17(6):427-434.
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Novel oral anticoagulants: a review of new agents. Postgrad Med. 2013 Jul; 125(4):103-14.