Atrial Fibrillation Management in Patients with Heart Failure
Atrial fibrillation (AF) often occurs in conjunction with heart failure and people with both conditions have increased mortality and morbidity. a combined focus on risk factor reduction and stroke prophylaxis is required, alongside a complex decision regarding suitability and preference for rhythm control over rate control. Most rhythm control medications should be used with caution in people with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Interventional approaches, involving complex ablation or cardiac resynchronisation therapy, have also started to change clinical decision-making for AF patients.
Modern Medicine – Issue 2, 2025
