Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most frequently encountered cardiac arrhythmia, and it becomes
more common as people age. 1 Atrial fibrillation is associated with a heightened risk of …

Despite new insights into the pathophysiological triggers of atrial fibrillation (AF) and the
development of novel ablative techniques and antiarrhythmic drugs, the management of this …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a progressive disease that continues to inflict a heavy burden on
health care systems and patients. AF portends an increased all-cause mortality, long-term …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustainedcardiac rhythm disturbance encountered
by physicians. The management of AF isfocused on control of heart rate, correction of rhythm …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) affects millions of patients worldwide, and its incidence has been
increasing. AF is associated with morbidity and increased mortality risk. 1 Potential …

CMAJ• MAR. 4, 2003; 168 (5) 573 be considered. For patients presenting with asymptomatic
or minimally symptomatic AF, rate control is now a viable option for first-line therapy. On the …

Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac dysrhythmia encountered in the primary care
setting. Although a rate control strategy is pursued by physicians for the initial treatment of …

Atrial fibrillation is associated with increased mortality and considerable morbidity, including
stroke, heart failure, and diminished quality of life. Despite these adverse outcomes, rhythm …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, affecting more than 2 million
adults in the United States [1]. Rate control and rhythm control, both combined with …

Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia encountered in clinical
practice that affects cardiovascular morbidity and mortality and generates significant …