American Heart Association Guidelines for Atrial Fibrillation Treatment (Revised Version 2006)

Author: Yan Hongbing, Ma Changsheng, et al.
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: Atrial fibrillation is a clinically common type of arrhythmia with severe clinical consequences. In recent years, significant progress has been made in the diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation. The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA) officially published the AHA/ACC Guideline for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation (2006 Update) in August 2006. This guideline comprehensively revised the 2001 edition, covering all aspects of the diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation and reflecting the latest advances in the field. It serves as a for clinical practice in atrial fibrillation. This practical guide aims to assist healthcare professionals in clinical decision-making by introducing widely accepted diagnostic, treatment, or preventive methods for characteristic diseases. The guideline attempts to identify practices that meet the needs of most patients in most situations. The recommendations in this guideline reflect the consensus of experts after reviewing existing scientific evidence, with the goal of improving the quality of patient care.