Impact of Rate Versus Rhythm Control in Patients With New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation on 30-Day Outcomes

Key Points

• To assess the impact of rhythm control versus rate control on outcomes in patients with new-onset atrial fibrillation.
• Compared outcomes of rate control and rhythm control approaches in patients with new-onset AF.
• Evaluated 30-day outcomes including mortality and hospitalization.
• Rhythm control was associated with lower all-cause mortality.
• Patients receiving rhythm control had fewer hospitalizations.
• Improved patient outcomes were noted with early rhythm control.