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The risk of stroke is markedly decreased after a "successful" AF ablation procedure
Catheter ablation of AF is likely to decrease the risk of dementia?
In patients with hypertension and atrial fibrillation, are ARB inhibitors more effective than calcium channel blockers for prevention of atrial fibrillation?
A 55-year-old man with afib has failed therapy with propafenone and beta blockers, but continues to experience a few episodes of highly symptomatic atrial fibrillation every week. He has a one-year history of borderline hypertension. The next step is:
A 74-year-old man presents with a 5-year history of persistent atrial fibrillation, taking maximally tolerated doses of beta blockers and digoxin. Ejection fraction of 50-55%, resting heart rate is 90-100 bpm. The next step is:
The agent I currently use the most for heart rate control in patients with atrial fibrillation and a rapid ventricular response is:
In a 68 year old patient with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and mild hypertension controlled with a diuretic and angiotensin receptor blocker, what anticoagulant would you prescribe?

Polls & Surveys

The risk of stroke is markedly decreased after a "successful" AF ablation procedure

TRUE

32 Votes (39.5%)

UNCERTAIN

25 Votes (30.9%)

FALSE

24 Votes (29.6%)

Number of Voters	: 81
First Vote	: Wednesday, August 11 2010 6:02 AM
Last Vote	: Monday, September 06 2010 9:22 PM

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