European Heart Rhythm Association score of atrial fibrillation
European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) Score of Atrial Fibrillation
The European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) Score of Atrial Fibrillation (pronounced: yoo-roh-pe-an hahrt rith-uhm as-soh-see-ay-shun skohr of ay-tree-al fib-rih-lay-shun) is a clinical tool used to assess the severity of symptoms in patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF). The score was developed by the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), a branch of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
Etymology
The term is derived from the name of the organization that developed the score, the European Heart Rhythm Association, and the medical condition it is used to assess, Atrial Fibrillation.
Description
The EHRA score of atrial fibrillation is a classification system that categorizes patients into four groups based on the severity of their symptoms. The categories are:
- EHRA I: No symptoms
- EHRA II: Mild symptoms
- EHRA III: Severe symptoms
- EHRA IV: Disabling symptoms
The score is used to guide treatment decisions and to assess the effectiveness of treatments.
Related Terms
- Atrial Fibrillation: A heart condition characterized by an irregular and often rapid heart rate.
- European Heart Rhythm Association: An organization dedicated to improving the quality of life and reducing premature death by limiting the impact of heart rhythm disturbances.
- European Society of Cardiology: A non-profit association aiming to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease in Europe.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on European Heart Rhythm Association score of atrial fibrillation
- Wikipedia's article - European Heart Rhythm Association score of atrial fibrillation
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