Rate control versus rhythm control in acute atrial fibrillation of less than 48 hours duration.
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Report By: Simon Clarke - Consultant in Emergency Medicine
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Search checked by Richard Parris - Locum Consultant Emergency Medicine
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Institution: St Thomas' Hospital London
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Date Submitted: 3rd September 2004
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Last Modified: 3rd September 2004
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Status:
Red (incomplete)
Three Part Question
In [non-compromised patients with atrial fibrillation of recent (<48 hours) onset] does [immediate cardioversion rather than rate-control] have [better long- and short-term mortality and morbidity]?
