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Beta-blockers in atrial fibrillation—trying to make sense of unsettling results

Markus Meyer, Daniel L. Lustgarten

2023EP Europace28 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

Atrial fibrillation is closely associated with heart failure and adversely affects outcomes. Beta-blockers are strongly recommended to avoid rapid ventricular conduction and tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy. In this Viewpoint article, we discuss an emerging body of evidence that questions beta-blockers as a preferred rate-control therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Topics & Concepts

Atrial fibrillationCardiologyBETA (programming language)Internal medicineMedicineFibrillationCardiomyopathyTachycardiaHeart failureComputer scienceProgramming languageAtrial Fibrillation Management and OutcomesCardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmiasCardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments