University of Montreal
The Montreal Heart Institute presents findings on congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation
Published in Cardiovascular Week, July 7th, 2008
The results of a major international clinical trial coordinated by the Montreal Heart Institute were reported in the New England Journal of Medicine. The Atrial Fibrillation and Congestive Heart Failure Trial (AF-CHF) was a prospective, multicentre project involving patients with heart failure and atrial fibrillation. Heart failure is an important cause of death in the population and associated atrial fibrillation (a very common heart rhythm disorder) further increases the risks. The trial was launched in 2001 and enrolled 1,376 patients at 123 hospital sites in North America, South America, Europe and Israel. The project's goal was to improve treatment with the objective of reducing...
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