JMIR research protocols
Effects of Rhythm Control versus Rate Control on Atrial Fibrillation and Frailty Development in Older Patients: Protocol for the Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation and Frailty in the Elderly (CAFFE) Study, an Observational, Prospective Cohort Study
By Berni E, De Angelis V, Santamaria E and 15 others.
Abstract
Background
Atrial fibrillation (AF), highly prevalent in older individuals, is associated with frailty and disability. AF therapy is based on rhythm control (RhythmC) to restore sinus rhythm or rate control (RateC) to lower the heart rate. Published guidelines do not indicate a preference for one over the other for older people.