Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation: A Review of the 2023 ACC/AHA Clinical Practice Guidelines

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Atrial fibrillation is the most common dysrhythmia encountered in the emergency department. In patients aged >65 years, the incidence approaches 10%, and the number of patients with atrial fibrillation is expected to almost double in the next 30 years.

Learning Objectives :

1. Define stages of atrial fibrillation (AF).
2. Recognize AF risk factor modification and prevention.
3. Recognize the flexibility in using clinical risk scores and expanding beyond CHA2DS2-VASc for prediction of stroke and systemic embolism.
4. Understand early rhythm control.
5. Understand that left atrial appendage occlusion devices receive higher level Class of Recommendation.