Should physicians participate in affirming the best approach to atrial fibrillation management?
While all patients with atrial fibrillation should receive anticoagulation and control of ventricular response, it is not clear whether conversion to sinus rhythm is associated with a good long-term outcome. Data are presented detailing current physician practices regarding conversion to sinus rhythm (preferred by 90%) and why participation in the new National Institute of Health trial of atrial fibrillation is desirable.
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Brodsky
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Podrid
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Chun
D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D012107:Research Design; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014481:United States