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The Heart Rhythm Society has developed the Practical Rate and Rhythm Management of Atrial Fibrillation Pocket Guide. Download a printable version (PDF, 1.2M) of the guide, updated January 2010.
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The Heart Rhythm Society, as part of its AF 360° disease state initiative*, has developed a pocket guide, Practical Rate and Rhythm Management of Atrial Fibrillation. This Pocket Guide was updated in January 2010 — download printable version of Practical Rate and Rhythm Management of Atrial Fibrillation Pocket Guide (PDF, 1.2M)
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The pocket guide, edited by Bradley P. Knight, MD, FHRS, FACC, was adapted from the ACC/AHA/ESC 2006 Guidelines for 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:
- General Approach to the Patient with AF
- Stroke Prevention in Patients with AF
- Ventricular Rate Control
- Restoration of Sinus Rhythm
- Maintenance of Sinus Rhythm
- Catheter Ablation
- Dosing Guideline for Drugs Commonly Used to Treat AF
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 360° is a disease state initiative of the Society providing a single, trusted source for the comprehensive and relevant information and education on atrial fibrillation (AF). Visit the AF 360º Resource Center »
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
