Therapeutic Thursdays: Atrial Fibrillation Rate vs Rhythm Debate

This podcast explores the nuances of rate and rhythm control in atrial fibrillation. The Early Rhythm Control Therapy in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation (EAST-AFNET 4) Trial that was published in October 2020 will also be discussed.  For today’s debate, Danielle will promote rhythm control while Riley argues that rate control remains the strategy of choice. 

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