Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines

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Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac rhythm disturbance, increasing in prevalence with age. Accordingly, the American College of Cardiology (ACC), the American Heart Association (AHA), and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) created a committee to establish guidelines for optimum management of this frequent and complex arrhythmia.

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)

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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 Kenneth A. Ellenbogen, MD, FHRS

Rate and Rhythm Pocket Guide

The Heart Rhythm Society's Practical Rate & Rhythm Management of Atrial Fibrillation pocket guide, updated January 2010, was adapted from the ACC/AHA/ESC 2006 Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation. This quick reference guide, edited by Bradley P. Knight, MD, FHRS, FACC, is intended to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with AF. Learn more and order »