Background There are two approaches to the treatment of atrial fibrillation: one is
cardioversion and treatment with antiarrhythmic drugs to maintain sinus rhythm, and the …

Background Maintenance of sinus rhythm is the main therapeutic goal in patients with atrial
fibrillation. However, recurrences of atrial fibrillation and side effects of antiarrhythmic drugs …

Objectives: This study was designed to compare two treatment strategies in patients with
atrial fibrillation (AF): rhythm-control (restoration and maintenance of sinus rhythm) and rate …

Background The 2 fundamental approaches to the management of atrial fibrillation (AF) are
reestablishing and maintaining sinus rhythm (rhythm control) and controlling ventricular rate …

Objectives: We sought to evaluate approaches used to control rate, the effectiveness of rate
control, and switches from one drug class to another in the Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up …

Background Although anticoagulation therapy is accepted for most patients with atrial
fibrillation, 2 different strategies exist for management of the cardiac rhythm: atrial fibrillation …

Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. It impairs cardiac function and
increases the risk of stroke. The incidence of atrial fibrillation increases with age. Key …

Aims To systematically assess the risk/benefit ratio of a rate-control strategy vs. a rhythm-
control strategy in patients with first or recurrent atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods and results …

Clinicians have two competing approaches for the management of patients with atrial
fibrillation (AF): the conversion and maintenance of sinus rhythm, or control of the ventricular …

Background Controversy continues concerning the choice of rhythm control vs rate control
treatment strategies for atrial fibrillation (AF). A recent clinical trial showed no difference in 5 …