Lenient versus Strict Rate Control in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

20101,021 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Isabelle C. Van Gelder · Netherlands Heart Institute

Hessel F. Groenveld · University of Groningen

Harry J.G.M. Crijns · University Medical Center

Ype S. Tuininga · Deventer Ziekenhuis

Jan G.P. Tijssen · University of Amsterdam

A. Marco Alings · Amphia Ziekenhuis

Hans L. Hillege

Abstract

In patients with permanent atrial fibrillation, lenient rate control is as effective as strict rate control and is easier to achieve. (ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT00392613.)

Topics & Keywords

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 362, Issue 15, pp. 1363-1373

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa1001337

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