PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Alexander, Lori ED - Roy, Denis TI - Rhythm Control Has No Impact on Mortality: Results of the AF-CHF Trial DP - 2007 01 TA - MD Conference Express PG - 16--17 VI - 7 IP - 7 4099 - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/7/7/16.short 4100 - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/7/7/16.full AB - This article discusses the results of the Atrial Fibrillation and Congestive Heart Failure [AF-CHF] trial. The objective of the trial was to determine if the restoration and maintenance of sinus rhythm would result in a reduction of cardiovascular mortality compared with simple rate control in patients with both congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation.