Rhythm-control vs rate-control in the elderly: When to do it and which drug to prefer?
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a relevant cardiovascular condition that is more prevalent in the elderly patients aged over 65 years. AF, with abnormal rate and rhythm can cause symptoms directly or indirectly by exacerbating other frequently coexisting cardiac conditions such as valvular heart diseas...
Main Authors: | Giovanni Luca Botto, Carlo Piemontese, Giovanni Russo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2018-06-01
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Series: | Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease |
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Online Access: | https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/949 |
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