Browsing St. Olavs hospital by Journals "Europace"
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Cryoballoon vs. radiofrequency catheter ablation: insights from NOrwegian randomized study of PERSistent Atrial Fibrillation (NO-PERSAF study)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Aims - Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) is still regarded as a cornerstone for treatment of persistent atrial fibrillation (AF). This study evaluated the effectiveness of PVI performed with cryoballoon ablation (CBA) in ... -
Fully digital self-screening for atrial fibrillation with patch electrocardiogram
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Aims Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia worldwide. The AF is associated with severe mortality, morbidity, and healthcare costs, and guidelines recommend screening people at risk. However, screening ... -
Insight into the relationship between resting heart rate and atrial fibrillation: a Mendelian randomization study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Aims A low resting heart rate (RHR) implies a more efficient heart function and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. However, observational studies have reported a U-shaped association between RHR and atrial fibrillation ...