Newly developed atrial fibrillation progresses to a more severe INTERMACS score in a patient with advanced heart failure due to dilated cardiomyopathy

Abstract

Key Clinical MessageWe have presented a case of advanced HF, in which newly developed AF hastened the timing of the implantation of mechanical support. Newly developed AF in advanced HF may be intractable by medical therapies and could be a key event that determines the timing of mechanical support.