Improving outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation: Rationale and design of the Early treatment of Atrial fibrillation for Stroke prevention Trial

Conclusion: EAST will determine whether rhythm control therapy, when applied early after the initial diagnosis of AF, can prevent cardiovascular complications associated with AF.

Source: American Heart Journal - August 1, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Paulus Kirchhof, Günter Breithardt, A. John Camm, Harry J. Crijns, Karl-Heinz Kuck, Panos Vardas, Karl Wegscheider Tags: Trial Design Source Type: research