title: Rate and rhythm control have comparable effects on mortality and stroke in atrial fibrillation but better data are needed.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences, Medical School, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK Monash Centre of Cardiovascular Research & Education in Therapeutics, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
authors.forename: Dipak
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kotecha
authors.affiliation: Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences, Medical School, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Hospital of the University of Münster, Münster, Germany.
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kirchhof
mesh_terms: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000628:therapy*; D017115:Catheter Ablation; D004554:Electric Countershock; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents