Atrial Fibrillation

This collection features AFP content deemed current by the AFP online medical editor on atrial fibrillation and related issues, including anticoagulation therapy, antiplatelet therapy, arrhythmias, and palpitations. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past 12 months is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.

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Last Update: 05/15/2013

Overview Screening and Diagnosis Treatment

Improving Practice Patient Education, Self-Care Other AFP Content

Overview

• Atrial Fibrillation: Diagnosis and Treatment (01/01/2011)
• Updated Guidelines on Management of Atrial Fibrillation from the ACCF/AHA/HRS [Practice Guidelines] (12/01/2011)

Screening and Diagnosis

• Evaluation of Asymptomatic Atrial Fibrillation [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries] (09/15/2012)
• Outpatient Approach to Palpitations (07/01/2011)

Treatment

Acute

• Pharmacologic Cardioversion for Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter [Cochrane for Clinicians] (12/01/2005)
• AAFP and ACP Release Practice Guideline on Management of Newly Detected Atrial Fibrillation [Practice Guidelines] (05/15/2004)
• Atrial Fibrillation (Acute) [Clinical Evidence Handbook] (05/01/2004)
• Acute Management of Atrial Fibrillation: Part I. Rate and Rhythm Control (07/15/2002)
• Acute Management of Atrial Fibrillation: Part II. Prevention of Thromboembolic Complications (07/15/2002)

Chronic

• AHA/ASA Publish Advisory on Oral Antithrombotics for Stroke Prevention in Nonvalvular Artial Fibrillation [Practice Guidelines] (05/15/2013)
• Updated Guidelines on Outpatient Anticoagulation (04/15/2013)
• Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) for Prevention of Thromboembolic Events [STEPS] (10/15/2012)
• Chronic Atrial Fibrillation [Clinical Evidence Handbook] (10/15/2012)
• Rivaroxaban vs. Warfarin for Stroke Prevention in Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation [AFP Journal Club] (03/15/2012)
• Dabigatran (Pradaxa) for Prevention of Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation [STEPS] (12/15/2011)
• Self-Monitoring and Self-Management of Anticoagulation Therapy [Cochrane for Clinicians] (08/01/2011)
• Catheter Ablation of Supraventricular Arrhythmias and Atrial Fibrilation (11/15/2009)
• Oral Anticoagulants vs. Antiplatelet Therapy [Cochrane for Clinicians] (05/01/2008)
• Choosing Between Warfarin (Coumadin) and Aspirin Therapy for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation [Point-of-Care Guides] (06/15/2005)
• Evidence-Based Initiation of Warfarin (Coumadin) [Point-of-Care Guides] (02/15/2005)
• Which Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Do Not Need Anticoagulation Therapy with Warfarin? [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries] (09/01/2004)

Improving Practice

From Family Practice Management

AAFP's Journal of Practice Improvement

• A Systematic Approach to Managing Warfarin Doses
• Improving Anticoagulation Management at the Point of Care

Patient Education, Self-Care

• Atrial Fibrillation (01/01/2011)

Other AFP Content

TIPS FROM OTHER JOURNALS

• Anticoagulation vs. Aspirin Plus Clopidogrel for Atrial Fibrillation (11/01/2006)
• Rate vs. Rhythm Control in Atrial Fibrillation (11/01/2005)