Atrial Fibrillation Part II: Rate and Rhythm-Control Strategies of Management

Volume 3, Jul 2014

Kartikeya Bhargava, MD, DNB, Gurgaon, India

 Introduction

The major goals of management of atrial fibrillation (AF) include the following:

• Prevention and treatment of symptoms related to AF
• Prevention of development or worsening of left ventricular dysfunction and heart failure
• Prevention of stroke due to AF

The first and second goals are achieved using either rate or rhythm-control strategies that will be discussed in this second part of the review of AF.

Volume 3, Number 3, Pages: 85-92