Atrial Fibrillation

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Book Chapter

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StatPearls

Department

Medicine; Cardiology

Publisher

StatPearls Publishing

Abstract

Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia and is associated with stroke, heart failure, hospitalization, and reduced quality of life. This activity reviews the clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, staging, risk stratification, and evidence-based management of atrial fibrillation. The activity addresses the practice gap in consistently applying current approaches to stroke prevention, rate and rhythm control, cardioversion, catheter ablation, and risk-factor modification. Participants examine the use of electrocardiography, thromboembolic risk assessment, anticoagulation, cardioversion, catheter ablation, and lifestyle interventions in patient-centered care. The activity also emphasizes recognition and management of modifiable risk factors, appropriate selection of therapies based on individual patient characteristics, and effective communication among members of the interprofessional healthcare team. Learners gain practical skills to improve diagnostic accuracy, individualize treatment decisions, reduce preventable complications, and support improved long-term outcomes for patients with atrial fibrillation.

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