A Comparison of Rate Control and Rhythm Control in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
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- 5 December 2002
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 347 (23) , 1825-1833
- https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmoa021328
Abstract
There are two approaches to the treatment of atrial fibrillation: one is cardioversion and treatment with antiarrhythmic drugs to maintain sinus rhythm, and the other is the use of rate-controlling drugs, allowing atrial fibrillation to persist. In both approaches, the use of anticoagulant drugs is recommended.Keywords
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