Chen Qi, Yi Zhong, Cheng Jie
Texas Heart Institute Houston TX USA.
Department of Geriatrics Aerospace Center Hospital Beijing China.
Aging Med (Milton). 2018 Apr 23;1(1):67-74. doi: 10.1002/agm2.12015. eCollection 2018 Jun.
With aging, the pathogenesis processes of atrial fibrillation (AF) are heightened. In this article, we review the mechanisms that predispose elderly patients to AF. We also highlight the unique features in diagnosis, stroke prevention, and treatment strategies for the elderly patient with AF.
随着年龄增长,心房颤动(AF)的发病机制过程会加剧。在本文中,我们回顾了使老年患者易患房颤的机制。我们还强调了老年房颤患者在诊断、预防中风和治疗策略方面的独特特征。