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2. Atrial fibrillation - Wikipedia

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   As atrial fibrillation becomes more persistent, the junction between the pulmonary veins and the left atrium becomes less of an initiator and the left atrium becomes an independent source of arrhythmias. [18] High blood pressure and valvular heart disease are the most common modifiable risk factors for AF.

3. Antiarrhythmic agent - Wikipedia

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   Antiarrhythmic agents, also known as cardiac dysrhythmia medications, are a class of drugs that are used to suppress abnormally fast rhythms (tachycardias), such as atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia and ventricular tachycardia.

4. Vernakalant - Wikipedia

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   Vernakalant, sold under the brand name Brinavess, is a class III antiarrhythmic drug for the acute conversion of atrial fibrillation, a kind of irregular heartbeat, in form of an intravenous infusion. It has been approved for use in the European Union and the United Kingdom since 2010.

5. Candesartan - Wikipedia

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   Prevention of atrial fibrillation [ edit ] In 2005, meta-analysis results showed that angiotensin receptor blockers and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors considerably reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation in patients with coexisting heart failure and systolic left ventricular dysfunction. [ 8 ]

6. Advanced cardiac life support - Wikipedia

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   Advanced cardiac life support, advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) refers to a set of clinical guidelines established by the American Heart Association (AHA) for the urgent and emergent treatment of life-threatening cardiovascular conditions that will cause or have caused cardiac arrest, using advanced medical procedures, medications, and techniques.

7. Dabigatran - Wikipedia

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   Dabigatran, sold under the brand name Pradaxa among others, is an anticoagulant used to treat and prevent blood clots and to prevent stroke in people with atrial fibrillation. [6] [7] Specifically it is used to prevent blood clots following hip or knee replacement and in those with a history of prior clots. [6]