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Rate vs Rhythm Control in Atrial Fibrillation

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Rate vs Rhythm Control in Atrial Fibrillation Rate vs rhythm control as a management strategy in atrial fibrillation has been a long standing topic for debate. EAST-AFNET 4 trial had 2789 patients with early atrial fibrillation and cardiovascular conditions [8]. years of follow up per patient. N Engl J Med.

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Brugada Syndrome: Diagnosis and Risk Stratification

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Still more are factors are age < 18 years, sudden cardiac death in first degree relative, SCN5A mutations, atrial fibrillation, PR interval > 200 ms, QRS duration > 120 ms, presence of late potentials and aVR sign, manifested as R wave ≥ 0.3 Atrial fibrillation and Brugada syndrome. mV or R/q ≥ 0.75.