Revisiting Rate versus Rhythm Control in Atrial Fibrillation — Timing Matters
T. Jared Bunch, Benjamin A. Steinberg
Abstract
Bunch and Steinberg comment on the findings of EAST-AFNET 4, an international randomized trial comparing early rhythm control with usual care among patients with atrial fibrillation and other cardiovascular risk factors. They note the need to treat atrial fibrillation with comprehensive management.
Topics & Concepts
Atrial fibrillationRhythmMedicineRandomized controlled trialCardiologyInternal medicineManagement of atrial fibrillationHeart RhythmAtrial Fibrillation Management and OutcomesCardiac Arrhythmias and TreatmentsCardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias