Authors
David Brieger, John Amerena, John R Attia, Beata Bajorek, Kim H Chan, Cia Connell, Ben Freedman, Caleb Ferguson, Tanya Hall, Haris M Haqqani, Jeroen Hendriks, Charlotte M Hespe, Joseph Hung, Jonathan M Kalman, Prashanthan Sanders, John Worthington, Tristan Yan, Nicholas A Zwar
Publication date
2018/10
Journal
Medical Journal of Australia
Volume
209
Issue
8
Pages
356-362
Description
Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is increasing in prevalence and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The optimal diagnostic and treatment strategies for AF are continually evolving and care for patients requires confidence in integrating these new developments into practice. These clinical practice guidelines will assist Australian practitioners in the diagnosis and management of adult patients with AF.
Main recommendations: These guidelines provide advice on the standardised assessment and management of patients with atrial fibrillation regarding:
- screening, prevention and diagnostic work‐up;
- acute and chronic arrhythmia management with antiarrhythmic therapy and percutaneous and surgical ablative therapies;
- stroke prevention and optimal use of anticoagulants; and
- integrated multidisciplinary care.
Changes in management as a result of the guideline:
- Opportunistic screening in the …
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