Atrial fibrillation: stroke prevention

Stroke prevention and symptom control in atrial fibrillation—handling a global and major health crisis

“… 1 Two papers published in The Lancet Regional Health—Europe for the Series on “Atrial Fibrillation” focus on stroke prevention and symptom control through rate and rhythm management, which are cornerstones of integrated AF management. 6 , 7 Stroke prevention and symptom relief are important factors for caregivers and patients together to consider when making decisions about tailored, individual management of AF.…”

“…Chao and colleagues provide a comprehensive overview and appraisal of the contemporary approach to stroke prevention in AF patients, representing the “A” component of the Atrial fibrillation Better Care (ABC) pathway. 6 First, the authors describe the steps for a holistic approach for risk assessment and management of AF and underline the importance of a simple, albeit comprehensive approach as reflected in the ABC pathway. Substantial progress has been made in this domain over the past decades.…”