Atrial fibrillation in acute heart failure: A position statement from the Acute Cardiovascular Care Association and European Heart Rhythm Association of the European Society of Cardiology
Why the study?
Atrial fibrillation and acute heart failure frequently co-exist and exacerbate each other, but the prevalence, significance, and treatment of atrial fibrillation in acute heart failure are not well studied.
Design
Position statement
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Implication
Provides recommendations for managing concurrent AF and acute HF; extends prior guidelines by addressing their clinical intersection.
Structured PICO
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Population
Patients with co-existing atrial fibrillation and acute heart failure
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Intervention
Management of atrial fibrillation in acute heart failure (including rate or rhythm control, anticoagulation, catheter ablation, and pacing)
This position statement outlines multidisciplinary management strategies for patients presenting with concurrent atrial fibrillation and acute heart failure.
Cite This Study
Görenek et al. (2020) conducted a review in Atrial fibrillation and acute heart failure. Management of atrial fibrillation was evaluated. This position statement summarizes current evidence and provides recommendations for the multidisciplinary management of atrial fibrillation in the setting of acute heart failure.