Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9959646 | Journal of the American College of Cardiology | 2005 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
In female patients with persistent AF, a rhythm control approach leads to more cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Because treatment strategy did not influence QoL in female patients, a rate control approach may be considered in these patients.
Keywords
QOLINRSF-36NYHASPAFAFFIRMMedical Outcomes Study Short-Form Health SurveyQuality of lifeNew York Heart AssociationAtrial Fibrillation Follow-up Investigation of Rhythm Managementconfidence intervalAtrial fibrillationRacehazard ratioInternational Normalized RatioStroke prevention in atrial fibrillation
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Authors
Michiel MD, Dirk J. (FACC), Vincent E. MD, Adelita V. PhD, Nic J.G.M. MSc, Harry J.G.M. MD, Isabelle C. MD, RACE Investigators RACE Investigators,