Science

Rate or rhythm

control for

recurrent

atrial fibrillation

A summary of best available

evidence and information on

current clinical practice

Emergency Care

Evidence in Practice Series 2008

National Institute of Clinical Studies

Emergency Care

Community of Practice

About this brochure

This brochure was developed for clinicians by the NHMRC’s National

Institute of Clinical Studies Emergency Care Community of Practice. It aims to

highlight best available evidence to inform best practice and identify potential

opportunities to improve the quality of care. The content of this brochure is

based on published information available at March 2007. For information on

how we developed the content of this brochure, see www.nhmrc.gov.au/nics

and follow the links to Emergency Care Community of Practice.

Endorsed by

National Institute of Clinical Studies

Emergency Care

Community of Practice

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