A comparison of rate control and rhythm control in patients with recurrent persistent atrial fibrillation.

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Published in N Engl J Med on December 05, 2002

Authors

Isabelle C Van Gelder1, Vincent E Hagens, Hans A Bosker, J Herre Kingma, Otto Kamp, Tsjerk Kingma, Salah A Said, Julius I Darmanata, Alphons J M Timmermans, Jan G P Tijssen, Harry J G M Crijns, Rate Control versus Electrical Cardioversion for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Study Group

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Cardiology, Thoraxcenter, University Hospital, Groningen, The Netherlands. i.c.van.gelder@thorax.azg.nl.

Associated clinical trials:

AV Node Ablation and Pacemaker Therapy Compared to Drug Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation - Pilot Study (PACIFIC) | NCT00589303

Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Symptoms, and Anxiety | NCT02133365

Arrhythmia Restart Prevention and RatE STabilization in Atrial Fibrillation | NCT00224341

Early Dronedarone Versus Usual Care to Improve Outcomes in Persons With Newly Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation (CHANGE AFIB) | NCT05130268

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