Rhythm Control May Be Best for Afib in Heart Failure Patients

Individuals with heart failure and atrial fibrillation may have reduced exercise capacity with rate control, suggesting rhythm control is better.

Published: May 9, 2016

Atrial fibrillation (afib) and heart failure both reduce the hearts ability to pump enough blood to match the bodys needs. The decision whether to treat patients with both conditions with heart rate control or heart rhythm control can have profound effects on their quality of life and health.