In a German AF registry, oral anticoagulation use was high, but rate and rhythm control management frequently deviated from current guidelines.
Supports high OAC use in eligible AF patients; leaves open whether guideline deviations in rate/rhythm control affect outcomes.
This registry provides insight into current medical care of patients with AF in Germany. The use of oral anticoagulation in eligible patients was among the highest reported, whereas decisions on rate and rhythm control often do not follow current recommendations.
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