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Rate control versus rhythm control in acute atrial fibrillation of less than 48 hours duration.

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In [non-compromised patients with atrial fibrillation of recent (<48 hours) onset] does [immediate cardioversion rather than rate-control] have [better long- and short-term mortality and morbidity]?