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European Journal of Heart Failure 2002 4(5):571-575; doi:10.1016/S1388-9842(02)00094-6
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© 2002 European Society of Cardiology

Impact of atrial fibrillation on mortality in patients with chronic heart failure

Maarten P. van den Berg*, Isabelle C. van Gelder and Dirk J. van Veldhuisen

Department of Cardiology, Thorax Centre, University Hospital Groningen Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands

* Corresponding author. Tel.: +31-50-361-2355; fax: +31-50-361-4391. E-mail address: m.p.van.den.berg{at}thorax.azg.nl


  Abstract

Chronic heart failure and atrial fibrillation often occur together. The aim of the study is to review the available literature on the impact of atrial fibrillation on mortality in patients with heart failure. Using MEDLINE six full papers were identified. In the studies with severe heart failure atrial fibrillation did not emerge as an independent predictor of mortality beyond standard clinical variables. In contrast, atrial fibrillation was associated with increased mortality in case of mild-to-moderate heart failure.

Key Words: Heart failure • Atrial fibrillation • Prognosis • Mortality

Received September 4, 2001; Revised November 22, 2001; Accepted February 4, 2002


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