RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Kuznar, Wayne
T1 When to Consider Rate Control, Rhythm Control, and Catheter Ablation for AF
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2013
FD SAGE Publications
VO 13
IS 2
SP 6
OP 7
DO 10.1177/155989771302001
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/13/2/6.abstract
AB State-of-the-art management of atrial fibrillation (AF) requires an understanding of the general therapeutic strategies, limitations of each approach, and the factors involved in the selection of a strategy. This article discusses the merits of a rate control versus a rhythm control strategy using antiarrhythmic drugs, optimal approaches to anticoagulation in patients with AF, new catheter ablation techniques, and the use of rhythm control for younger patients, among other topics.