ACC/AHA/ESC Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: Executive Summary 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 and Policy Conferences (Committee to Develop Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation) Developed in Collaboration With the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology.

Author(s): Fuster V, Ryden LE, Asinger RW, Cannom DS, Crijns HJ

Abstract

Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common sustained cardiac rhythm disturbance, is increasing in prevalence as the population ages. Although it is often associated with heart disease, AF occurs in many patients with no detectable disease. Hemodynamic impairment and thromboembolic events result in significant morbidity, mortality, and cost. Accordingly, the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association (AHA), and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) created a committee of experts to establish guidelines for management of this arrhythmia.

Similar Articles

Atrial Fibrillation and Dementia in a Population-Based Study

Author(s): Ott A, Breteler MM, de Bruyne MC, van Harskamp F, Grobbee DE

Prevalence of atrial fibrillation in elderly subjects (the Cardiovascular Health Study)

Author(s): Furberg CD, Psaty BM, Manolio TA, Gardin JM, Smith VE

Acute Stroke With Atrial Fibrillation

Author(s): Jorgensen HS, Nakayama H, Reith J, Raaschou HO, Olsen TS

Independent Risk Factors for Atrial Fibrillation in a Population-Based Cohort

Author(s): Benjamin EJ, Levy D, Vaziri SM, D\'Agostino RB, Belanger AJ

Classification of subtype of acute ischemic stroke. Definitions for use in a multicenter clinical trial.

Author(s): Adams HP Jr, Bendixen BH, Kappelle LJ, Biller J, Love BB

Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2006 Update

Author(s): Thom T, Haase N, Rosamond W, Howard VJ, Rumsfeld J,

Atrial fibrillation: Profile and burden of an evolving epidemic in the 21st century

Author(s): Ball J, Carrington MJ, McMurray JJ, Stewart S

Genome-wide association studies of atrial fibrillation: past, present, and future

Author(s): Sinner MF, Ellinor PT, Meitinger T, Benjamin EJ, Kääb S

Incident Atrial Fibrillation Among Asians, Hispanics, Blacks, and Whites

Author(s): Dewland TA, Olgin JE, Vittinghoff E, Marcus GM

African american race and prevalence of atrial fibrillation:a meta-analysis.

Author(s): Hernandez MB, Asher CR, Hernandez AV, Novaro GM

Testing the validity of the lacunar hypothesis: the Northern Manhattan Stroke Study experience.

Author(s): Gan R, Sacco RL, Kargman DE, Roberts JK, Boden-Albala B

Incidence of chronic atrial fibrillation in general practice and its treatment pattern

Author(s): Ruigomez A, Johansson S, Wallander MA, Rodriguez LA

Incidence of and Risk Factors for Atrial Fibrillation in Older Adults

Author(s): Psaty BM, Manolio TA, Kuller LH, Kronmal RA, Cushman M

Characteristics, Outcome, and Care of Stroke Associated With Atrial Fibrillation in Europe

Author(s): Lamassa M, Di Carlo A, Pracucci G, Basile AM, Trefoloni G

Stroke Severity in Atrial Fibrillation

Author(s): Lin HJ, Wolf PA, Kelly-Hayes M, Beiser AS, Kase CS

Rising Rates of Hospital Admissions for Atrial Fibrillation

Author(s): Friberg J, Buch P, Scharling H, Gadsbphioll N, Jensen GB