Rate-control vs rhythm-control of atrial fibrillation in elderly patients. From new, age-oriented outcomes to a more complex management strategy

Rate-control vs rhythm-control of atrial fibrillation in elderly patients. From new, age-oriented outcomes to a more complex management strategy

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most frequent arrhythmia in elderly people. Findings derived from clinical trials seem to demonstrate that a rate-control strategy of AF in aged patients improves prognosis if compared to a rhythm-control one. However, epidemiological studies concordantly show that t...

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Main Authors: Stefano Fumagalli, Serena Boni, Simone Pupo, Marta Migliorini, Irene Marozzi, Eleonora Barghini, Flavia Sacco, Niccolò Marchionni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2018-06-01
Series:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
Subjects:
Atrial fibrillation
elderly
prognosis
rate-control
rhythm-control.
Online Access:https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/955

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