Nov 25, 2025 · This topic provides a broad overview of the key principles of initial and long-term management in newly detected AF (including patients with AF detected incidentally, due to …

Nov 30, 2023 · The “2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation” provides recommendations to guide clinicians in the treatment of patients with atrial …

This area is called the AV node. The heart's electrical signals can't pass through the damaged area. So this treatment blocks the faulty heart signals that cause atrial fibrillation (AFib). Once the AV node is …

May 6, 2025 · Guidelines from 2023 explain how to diagnose and treat atrial fibrillation (AFib). People with AFib should understand their stroke risk, how to change AFib risk factors and how to manage …

Nov 30, 2023 · Test your in-depth knowledge of this guideline with CME, CE and MOC educational activities. Use these for critical decision making at the point-of-care. Increase patient knowledge and …

May 1, 2025 · Early in the disease course, rhythm control should be prioritized over rate control, to maintain sinus rhythm and decrease atrial fibrillation burden. Catheter ablation is the first-line …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is expected to impact 12 million people by 2030 and increase mortality risk by at least 1.5 times.

Aug 4, 2025 · Weight loss, sleep apnea treatment, blood pressure control, and reducing alcohol consumption are now considered primary therapy to support long-term Afib management. Early, …

Nov 14, 2024 · This JAMA Clinical Guidelines Synopsis summarizes the 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS guideline for the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation.

Three types of drugs can be used to slow the heart rate in AF: these include beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers and digitalis. Common medications and dosages are shown below. Sometimes …