I would suggest that it is worth one trial of cardioversion off rhythm-control medication. If atrial fibrillation returns I would opt for rate control unless the patient is so symptomatic that a ...

In the AFFIRM trial, elderly patients (mean age, 70; 61% men) with minimally symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF) and high risk for stroke were randomized to either a rate-control or a rhythm ...

7 Rate control in combination with anticoagulation ... and HF in patients with decompensated HF or permanent atrial fibrillation and other contraindications. Dronedarone must not be used in ...

There are two main approaches which can be utilized to alleviate symptoms of atrial fibrillation — a “rate control” strategy or a “rhythm control” strategy. The Atrial Fibrillation ...

Electrophysiologic management includes two approaches: a “rate control” strategy and a “rhythm control” strategy. In 2002, the Atrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation of Rhythm ...

"Specific antiarrhythmic medications continue to be used as additional therapy for AFib and to control the heart rate," Engelstein says. But some people with AFib may be unable to take blood ...

“You may hear your doctor call these the Four Pillars of AFib Care. Depending on your needs, your doctors may recommend one or more of these strategies.” Pillar 1: Rate control (managing or ...

Stroke, one of the most severe complications of atrial fibrillation (AF), can be prevented by oral anticoagulants in patients ...