Rate Control Versus Rhythm Control in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices and Atrial Fibrillation.

Jasen L GilgeAsim AhmedBradley A ClarkKathleen MorrisZubin YavarNicolas BeaudrieCameron WhitlerMahera HusainMathew S PadanilamParin J PatelEric N PrystowskyAshwinn K Ravichandra

Published in: Journal of atrial fibrillation (2021)

There was no difference in primary outcome between rate and rhythm control groups. These data suggest that maintenance of sinus rhythm may not be necessary in all patients with LVAD.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
left ventricular
left atrial
heart rate
heart failure
catheter ablation
oral anticoagulants
left atrial appendage
acute myocardial infarction
big data
blood pressure
artificial intelligence
aortic stenosis
aortic valve