This document has been retired and replaced by 2019 AHA/ACC/HRS Focused Update of the 2014 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation.
December 20, 2010—This guideline update focuses on several areas in which new data on management of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) have become available, including a) recommendations for strict versus lenient heart rate control, b) combined use of antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy, and c) use of dronedarone.
Topic
- Atrial Arrhythmias
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Clinical Topics
Resource Type
- Clinical Guidelines
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