Rhythm control better prevents stroke and mortality than rate control strategies in patients with atrial fibrillation - A nationwide cohort study

Atrial fibrillation (AF) increases the risk of stroke and mortality. However, rhythm control strategy did not reduce cardiovascular risks in short-term studies. We hypothesize that rhythm control better prevents stroke and mortality than rate control in AF patients over a long-term period.

Source: International Journal of Cardiology - June 26, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Chi-Jen Weng, Cheng-Hung Li, Ying-Chieh Liao, Che-Chen Lin, Jiunn-Cherng Lin, Shih-Lin Chang, Chu-Pin Lo, Kuo-Ching Huang, Jin-Long Huang, Ching-Heng Lin, Yu-Cheng Hsieh, Tsu-Juey Wu Source Type: research