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AF: Summary. Proper work-up should be done to identify reversible causes and to help guide drug therapy Anticoagulation is based on the degree of risk for strokes Anticoagulation should be continued even when SR seems to have been established and maintained
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AF:Summary • Proper work-up should be done to identify reversible causes and to help guide drug therapy • Anticoagulation is based on the degree of risk for strokes • Anticoagulation should be continued even when SR seems to have been established and maintained • The strategy of rhythm control was not better than rate control due to ineffective AAD and pro-arrhythmic effects • Ablation of AF can be considered for pts. Who can not tolerate AF and have failed at least one AAD.