title: Managing atrial fibrillation in primary care.
abstract: Primary care providers frequently encounter patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), a dysrhythmia associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This article examines two common treatment strategies, rate control and rhythm control, for regulating AF and managing symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Sondra M. DePalma practices cardiology at the Penn State Heart and Vascular Institute, part of Penn State Health in Hershey, Pa. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
authors.forename: Sondra M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: DePalma
mesh_terms: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D011320:Primary Health Care
chemical_list: D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents