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The Heart Rhythm Society has developed the Practical Rate and Rhythm Management of Atrial Fibrillation Pocket Guide.
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The Heart Rhythm Society, as part of its AF Disease State Initiative*, has developed a pocket guide, Managing the Patient with Atrial Fibrillation. This Pocket Guide was updated in April 2012.
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The pocket guide, edited by Stephen R. Shorofsky, MD, PhD, was adapted from the from the latest guidelines from ACC, ESC, and HRS on the management of patients with atrial fibrillation. This quick reference guide is intended to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with AF.
The following information is included in the pocket guide:
- Classification of atrial fibrillation
- Epidemiology Pathophysiology and related conditions
- Minimum evaluation of AF
- Acute treatment
- Long-term Treatment
- Stroke risk assessment tools
- Anticoagulation options
- Rate control
- Rhythm control (both drugs and intervention)
Atrial fibrillation is an epidemic. It is the Society's hope that this tool will provide medical professionals with practical guidance when managing patients suffering from AF.
* AF Disease State Initiative of the Society providing a single, trusted source for the comprehensive and relevant information and education on atrial fibrillation (AF).
ACC/AHA/ESC 2006 Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines and the European Society of Cardiology Committee for Practice Guidelines
(Writing Committee to Revise the 2001 Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation)
Developed in collaboration with the Heart Rhythm Society and the European Heart Rhythm Association. Endorsed by the Heart Rhythm Society.
The Heart Rhythm Society was represented by Ken Ellenbogen, MD
