"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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| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2007 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2009 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 2010 | 13 | 5 | 18 |
| 2011 | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| 2012 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 2013 | 25 | 1 | 26 |
| 2014 | 21 | 2 | 23 |
| 2015 | 30 | 1 | 31 |
| 2016 | 35 | 2 | 37 |
| 2017 | 22 | 2 | 24 |
| 2018 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 2019 | 23 | 4 | 27 |
| 2020 | 25 | 4 | 29 |
| 2021 | 37 | 2 | 39 |
| 2022 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 2023 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 2024 | 25 | 4 | 29 |
| 2025 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 2026 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Atrial Fibrillation" by people in Profiles.
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Volume vs intensity of physical activity and risk of cardiovascular and non-cardiovascular chronic diseases. Eur Heart J. 2026 Oct 23; 47(39):5768-5783.
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Transmurality and Autonomic Effects of Pulsed Field Ablation on the Mitral Isthmus. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2026 Sep; 19(9):e015125.
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Effect of Left Atrial Size and Volume Reduction on Pulmonary Vein Isolation Efficacy in Patients With Persistent and Longstanding Persistent Atrial Fibrillation: Subset Analysis From the aMAZE Trial. Circ Arrhythm Electrophysiol. 2026 Aug; 19(8):e014755.
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The SIMPLE registry: SIMplified approach for percutaneous LAA Exclusion. Heart Rhythm. 2026 Nov; 23(11):e2807-e2813.
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The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 2026 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of New-Onset Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery. Ann Thorac Surg. 2026 Aug; 122(2):255-277.
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Premature Ventricular Complexes After Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: Impact of Extensive Ablation Strategies and Vein of Marshall Ethanol. JACC Clin Electrophysiol. 2026 07; 12(7):1615-1628.
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Characterization of AV Nodal Left Inferior Extension by Use of High-Density Mapping and Voltage-Time Relationship. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2026 May; 37(5):925-929.
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P-wave peak time: An emerging electrocardiographic marker of atrial stress and ischemic burden-review. J Electrocardiol. 2026 Mar-Apr; 95:154211.
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Unipolar voltage mapping to predict lesion durability during pulsed field ablation. Heart Rhythm. 2026 08; 23(8):e1397-e1407.
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Catheter ablation in patients with atrial fibrillation and hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy: a real-world comparative outcomes study. Eur Heart J Qual Care Clin Outcomes. 2026 01 06; 12(1):107-115.