Cadrin-Tourigny J

Sep 1, 2024 | academic.oup.com | Robert Avram |Cadrin-Tourigny J

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia in adults1 and is associated with an increased risk of stroke, heart failure, cognitive decline, hospitalizations, and death.2–6 Oral anticoagulation (OAC) significantly reduces the risk of stroke in patients with AF.7,8 Early rhythm-control strategies have also been shown to be associated with a lower risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes compared with initial rate-control strategies.9 Importantly, it has been...