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Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation

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Short Stay Management of Atrial Fibrillation

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Atrial fibrillation is a developing, progressive disease and its treatment is a significant topic of discussion. Several trials have reviewed the risks and benefits of rate control versus rhythm control as well as strict versus lenient rate control. These trials conclude that rhythm control is not superior to rate control and that rate control is generally safer. Moreover, lenient rate control is most cost-effective with same outcomes as strict rate control. In choosing optimal therapy for stable atrial fibrillation, special consideration needs to be given to patients with heart failure, preexcitation, and cocaine use.

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  1. Department of Emergency Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    Maria Aini MD & Judd E. Hollander MD

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    Carol L. Clark

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Aini, M., Hollander, J.E. (2016). Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation. In: Peacock, W., Clark, C. (eds) Short Stay Management of Atrial Fibrillation. Contemporary Cardiology. Humana Press, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-31386-3_7

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