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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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