Is rate more important than rhythm in treating atrial fibrillation? Yes

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Betts, Timothy R. [1 ]
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[1] John Radcliffe Hosp, Dept Cardiol, Oxford OX3 9DU, England
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BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL | 2009年 / 339卷
关键词
ELECTRICAL CARDIOVERSION RACE; QUALITY-OF-LIFE; MANAGEMENT AFFIRM; RANDOMIZED-TRIAL; STRATEGIES; AMIODARONE; ABLATION;
D O I
10.1136/bmj.b3173
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 ; 100201 ;
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