The optimal pharmacologic means to restore and maintain sinus rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation remains controversial. METHODS: In this double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, we randomly assigned 665 patien...
In the RAte Control versus Electrical cardioversion for persistent atrial fibrillation(RACE) study, 522 patients were randomized to either rate or rhythm control therapy. Lone atrial fibrillation(AF) was present in 89...
The hemodynamic consequences of atrial fibrillation (AF) may lead to impairme nt of the left ventricular function and a reduction in exercise capacity. Studie s on mechanical and neurohormonal remodelling in patients ...
Background: To compare the acceptability and effectiveness of three pre -medic ation regimens for manually activated cardioversion of recurrent persistent atri al fibrillation. Methods: Eighteen patients implanted wit...
We present a 37-year-old woman with drug refractory atrial fibrillati on refe rred for a pulmonary vein (PV) isolation procedure who manifested a tachycardia with 2:1 intra-PV block within a dissociated PV.During abla...