Guideline commentary on the ESC/EACTS 2024 guidelines for atrial fibrillation: a focus on managing AF in the older population.

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with increased risks of stroke, heart failure and mortality. Rate and rhythm control are used to manage symptoms and improve quality of life, and restoration of normal sinus rhythm is also important for many, but not all, patients. AF is more prevalent in older...

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Published in:	Age & Ageing Vol. 55; no. 1; pp. 1 - 7
Main Authors:	Kaba, Riyaz A, Rajkumar, Chakravarthi, Mattace-Raso, Francesco
Format:	Article
Published:	Oxford University Press / USA Jan2026
Subjects:	Europe Stroke Medical screening Disease risk factors Old age Atrial fibrillation diagnosis Hemorrhage risk factors Atrial fibrillation treatment Medical protocols Risk assessment Anticoagulants Cardiology Ablation techniques Thoracic surgery Frail elderly Disease management Polypharmacy Left atrial appendage closure Catheter ablation Cardiac surgery Comorbidity Hemorrhage
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