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A more recent article on atrial fibrillation is available.

This is an updated version of the article that appeared in print.

Am Fam Physician. 2016;94(6):442-452

Patient information: See related handout on atrial fibrillation.

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Atrial fibrillation is a supraventricular arrhythmia that adversely affects cardiac function and increases the risk of stroke. It is the most common arrhythmia and a major source of morbidity and mortality; its prevalence increases with age. Pulse rate is sensitive, but not specific, for diagnosis, and suspected atrial fibrillation should be confirmed with 12-lead electrocardiography. Because normal electrocardiographic findings do not rule out atrial fibrillation, home monitoring is recommended if there is clinical suspicion of arrhythmia despite normal test results. Treatment is based on decisions made regarding when to convert to normal sinus rhythm vs. when to treat with rate control, and, in either case, how to best reduce the risk of stroke. For most patients, rate control is preferred to rhythm control. Ablation therapy is used to destroy abnormal foci responsible for atrial fibrillation. Anticoagulation reduces the risk of stroke while increasing the risk of bleeding. The CHADS2 and the CHA2DS2-VASc scoring systems assess the risk of stroke, with a score of 2 or greater indicating a need for anticoagulation. The HAS-BLED score estimates the risk of bleeding. Scores of 3 or greater indicate high risk. Warfarin, dabigatran, factor Xa inhibitors (e.g., rivaroxaban, apixaban, edoxaban), and aspirin are options for stroke prevention. Selection of therapy should be individualized based on risks and potential benefits, cost, and patient preference. Left atrial appendage obliteration is an option for reducing stroke risk. Two implantable devices used to occlude the appendage, the Watchman and the Amplatzer Cardiac Plug, appear to be as effective as warfarin in preventing stroke, but they are invasive. Another percutaneous approach to occlusion, wherein the left atrium is closed off using the Lariat, is also available, but data on its long-term effectiveness and safety are still limited. Surgical treatments for atrial fibrillation are reserved for patients who are undergoing cardiac surgery for other reasons.

Atrial fibrillation is a supraventricular arrhythmia characterized by uncoordinated electrical activation of the atria and an irregular, often rapid, ventricular response causing hemodynamic compromise.1,2 As the atria fibrillate, blood pools in the atria, and a clot may form in the atrial appendage, increasing the risk of embolic stroke. Atrial fibrillation is associated with a fivefold increased risk of stroke,35 and it is the most common arrhythmia. It worsens heart failure and increases mortality in patients with myocardial infarction, and is an independent risk factor for death.68 The prevalence of atrial fibrillation increases with age, and the associated cost of medical care is high.9,10

WHAT IS NEW ON THIS TOPIC: ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

Ablation therapy may be superior to antiarrhythmics in selected patients, including those with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation who are symptomatic but without structural heart disease, patients who are intolerant of antiarrhythmics, and patients with inadequate pharmacologic rhythm control.

The CHA2DS2-VASc scoring system is an alternative to the CHADS2 for estimating stroke risk.

Newer oral anticoagulants have a slightly lower risk of intracranial hemorrhage compared with warfarin (Coumadin), but dose adjustment is required in patients with renal disease.

Clinical recommendationsEvidence ratingReferences
A beta blocker or nondihydropyridine calcium channel blocker should be used to control heart rate in atrial fibrillation.B1719
The target resting heart rate should be less than 110 beats per minute.B1820
Atrial ventricular nodal ablation is recommended for patients refractory to medical therapy, usually older patients needing a pacemaker.C1, 2, 22
The CHADS2 or CHA2DS2-VASc score is recommended in the assessment of stroke risk.C2931
Anticoagulation options for patients with history of stroke/transient ischemic attack or a CHADS2 or CHA2DS2-VASc score of 2 or greater include:
Warfarin (Coumadin; adjusted to international normalized ratio of 2 to 3)A3638, 40
Dabigatran (Pradaxa), rivaroxaban (Xarelto), apixaban (Eliquis), and edoxaban (Savaysa)B41, 4345
Aspirin is an option for patients with a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 0 or 1 and for patients who are unable to use other agents.C1, 2

Pathophysiology and Definitions

Micro-reentry and enhanced automaticity in one or more atrial circuits are the most common triggers for atrial fibrillation.1,2 Key electrocardiographic findings are a loss of P waves and replacement by fibrillatory waves; erratic activation of the ventricles resulting in an irregular, rapid heart rate (usually 90 to 170 beats per minute [bpm]); and a narrow QRS complex, unless other conduction abnormalities coexist (Figure 1). Sympathetic and parasympathetic activation can provoke or worsen atrial fibrillation by shortening the atrial refractory period, which increases susceptibility to reentry and enhanced automaticity.11

Atrial fibrillation results from several disease processes, each with different prognoses. Nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, which occurs in the absence of rheumatic valve disease, a mechanical or bioprosthetic valve, or mitral valve abnormalities, is the most common form of atrial fibrillation.1,2 Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation is episodic and resolves spontaneously or with intervention within seven days.1,2 Permanent atrial fibrillation indicates a decision to discontinue attempts to restore or maintain sinus rhythm.1,2 Paroxysmal and permanent forms carry the same long-term risk of stroke. Persistent atrial fibrillation lasts more than seven days and causes atrial remodeling, which leads to its perpetuation.1,2,12 Atrial fibrillation caused by valvular disease carries a higher risk of stroke than nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. When due to noncardiac disease, it is referred to as secondary atrial fibrillation; treating its cause often resolves the arrhythmia. Table 1 lists common causes of atrial fibrillation.

Cardiac causes
Coronary artery disease
Myocardial infarction
Myocardial ischemia
Epicardial, myocardial, and endocardial diseases (infectious, injury, or drug toxicity)
Heart failure
Iatrogenic condition
Postablation therapy
Postcardiac catheterization
Postcardiac device implant
Postcardiac surgery
Structural heart disease (congenital or acquired)
Atrial septal defect
Dilated cardiomyopathy
Ebstein anomaly (anomaly of tricuspid valve)
Valvular disease
Ventricular hypertrophy
Noncardiac causes
Collagen vascular disease
Diet pills
Drug toxicity
Antiarrhythmics
Beta agonist inhalers
Drugs that increase QT interval
Lithium
Electrolyte abnormalities
Hypothermia
Illicit drugs
Infiltrative disease
Pulmonary disease
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Cor pulmonale
Pneumonia
Pulmonary embolism
Sleep apnea
Thyroid disease

Diagnosis

Patients with atrial fibrillation may present with mild or no symptoms, heart failure, myocardial infarction, stroke, or hemodynamic collapse. A systematic review concluded that pulse rate is 94% sensitive and 72% specific for diagnosis (positive likelihood ratio = 3.4; negative likelihood ratio = 0.08).13 Suspected atrial fibrillation based on evaluation of pulse rate should always be confirmed with 12-lead electrocardiography. However, a normal test result does not completely rule out the presence of atrial fibrillation because electrocardiography may not capture a paroxysmal arrhythmia. When clinical suspicion of atrial fibrillation persists despite normal electrocardiography results, a Holter monitor (24-hour recording) or event monitor (seven- to 30-day recording) may be required.

The history and physical examination are focused on identifying risk factors, comorbidities, and physical findings of atrial fibrillation. Cardiac and noncardiac etiologies must be considered. Onset and duration of arrhythmia, aggravating and alleviating factors, and severity of associated symptoms should be elicited. Common symptoms include fatigue, palpitations, chest pain, syncope, dizziness, dyspnea, and orthopnea. Sleep apnea, thyroid disease, recent illnesses, and the use of any new medications or supplements must be considered. Physicians also should inquire about use of illicit drugs, alcohol, and diet pills. The physical examination should assess blood pressure, heart rate, presence of cardiac murmurs (such as aortic or mitral stenosis), and evidence of heart failure (pulmonary rales, S3 gallop, peripheral pulses, and jugular venous distention).

Initial blood tests include a complete blood count, an electrolyte panel, thyroid-stimulating hormone, and liver and kidney function tests. Imaging requirements for all patients include two-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography to evaluate cardiac structure and function, and chest radiography to assess for pulmonary disease.1,2 Additional testing may be necessary depending on the patient's history and risk factors. These may include stress echocardiography, nuclear perfusion imaging, or cardiac catheterization to evaluate for ischemia or coronary artery disease; drug screening in selected cases; and a sleep study if sleep apnea is suspected.

Treatment

In patients who are hemodynamically unstable, immediate evaluation and treatment are warranted, including emergency cardioversion, if necessary. In stable patients, treatment depends on the duration of atrial fibrillation and the presence of underlying cardiac disease or other comorbidities. Atrial fibrillation treatment poses three main therapeutic dilemmas. Physicians must determine how to best control ventricular rate; whether a procedure to convert the rhythm back to normal sinus rhythm is safe and advisable; and whether an anticoagulant should be started, and which medication to use, if so. All therapeutic decisions should include discussions with the patient and their families about risks and benefits. Figure 2 presents an algorithm showing the key decision-making points in the process.1,2,1416

RATE CONTROL

Rate control is an essential part of atrial fibrillation treatment in acute and chronic settings. It promotes hemodynamic function by slowing ventricular response, improving diastolic ventricular filling, reducing myocardial oxygen demand, and improving coronary perfusion and mechanical function. Given the challenges of achieving and maintaining normal sinus rhythm and the deleterious effects of antiarrhythmic drugs, most patients with atrial fibrillation are treated with rate control.1719

Beta blockers (e.g., metoprolol, esmolol [Brevibloc], propranolol) or nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers (e.g., diltiazem, verapamil) are used to achieve heart rate goals.1,2 Lenient rate control to achieve a resting rate less than 110 bpm is reasonable in the majority of patients.20 Stricter rate control (less than 80 bpm during rest) may be appropriate if needed to resolve symptoms. Beta blockers and calcium channel blockers are contraindicated in patients with preexcitation (Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome). Non-cardioselective beta blockers are also contraindicated in patients with acute heart failure, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and asthma. Digoxin is no longer considered a first-line agent or recommended as monotherapy, but it can be added to therapy with beta blockers or calcium channel blockers.1,2 Amiodarone offers another choice for rate control when beta blockers and calcium channel blockers do not work, but its delayed action, potential toxicity, and drug interactions severely limit its use. It may also cause acute cardioversion, which could lead to a stroke if anticoagulation therapy has not been properly administered.1,2

CARDIOVERSION

The main indication for cardioversion is unstable or poorly tolerated atrial fibrillation that is unresponsive to drug therapy.1,2 Unless done emergently, or when the duration of the arrhythmia is known to be less than 48 hours, four weeks of pre- and post-cardioversion anticoagulation is required.1,2 Cardioversion can be attempted electrically or pharmacologically. Electrical cardioversion is usually successful in the short term, but often not in the long term. If transesophageal echocardiography shows no thrombus in the left atrium, it is safe to omit pre-cardioversion anticoagulation.1,2

Electrical cardioversion delivers a direct-current electric shock in synchrony with the QRS complex to avoid triggering ventricular fibrillation. One or more shocks of 200 to 300 joules may be necessary.1,2

Pharmacologic cardioversion uses intravenous ibutilide (Corvert), flecainide, dofetilide (Tikosyn), propafenone (Rythmol), or amiodarone.1,2 Cardioversion and maintenance of normal sinus rhythm using medication are challenging because of the limited long-term effectiveness of antiarrhythmics, the risk of triggering ventricular arrhythmias, and long-term adverse effects. In general, maintenance of normal sinus rhythm with oral medications is more successful in patients 65 years and younger with structurally normal hearts, as well as patients who have only recently developed atrial fibrillation.1,2 Contraindications to either form of cardioversion include known atrial thrombus, digitalis toxicity, multifocal atrial tachycardia, and suboptimal anticoagulation.

ABLATION THERAPY

Electrophysiologic radiofrequency ablation is a nonoperative, catheter-based procedure used to isolate and possibly destroy abnormal foci responsible for atrial fibrillation. Specific foci that cause atrial fibrillation have been found at or near the pulmonary vein ostia in the left atrium; locating these sites allows targeted ablation. Some trials have shown that radiofrequency ablation is superior to antiarrhythmics in selected patients, including patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation who are symptomatic but without structural heart disease, patients who are intolerant of antiarrhythmics, and patients with inadequate pharmacologic rhythm control.21,22 However, data on the long-term effectiveness and safety of radiofrequency ablation are limited. Atrial fibrillation may recur after ablation, and a repeat procedure may be required in approximately 20% of cases. Ablation of the accessory pathway is the optimal treatment for patients with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and atrial fibrillation.1,2 The procedure is contraindicated in patients who cannot be anticoagulated one month before and at least several months after the procedure.

Atrioventricular nodal ablation with pacemaker implantation may be beneficial for older patients with tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy and persons with refractory ventricular rate control despite maximal medical therapy.1,2 Long-term anticoagulation is usually required following this procedure.1,2

SURGERY AND PERCUTANEOUS LEFT ATRIAL APPENDAGE ISOLATION

Surgical treatments for atrial fibrillation are invasive, high risk, and should be considered only in patients undergoing cardiac surgery for other reasons.1,2 The primary surgical therapies for treating atrial fibrillation are the maze procedure and left atrial appendage (LAA) obliteration. The maze procedure aims to eliminate atrial fibrillation through the use of incisions in the atrial wall to interrupt arrhythmogenic wavelet pathways and reentry circuits.23 LAA obliteration reduces stroke risk by percutaneous ligation or surgical removal of the LAA.24,25

LAA obliteration does not correct the underlying atrial fibrillation; however, because approximately 90% of cardiac thrombi occur in the appendage, it decreases the subsequent risk of stroke. Two percutaneously inserted devices, the Watchman and the Amplatzer Cardiac Plug, can be used to achieve occlusion of the LAA, although the latter is not available in the United States. Both are non-inferior to warfarin (Coumadin) in stroke risk reduction.26,27 A newer device, the Lariat, is available to ligate the LAA, but data on its long-term effectiveness and safety are limited.27

Anticoagulation

Anticoagulation is an essential part of atrial fibrillation management. It significantly reduces the risk of embolic stroke, but increases the risk of bleeding. Although the benefit of anticoagulation exceeds the risk of bleeding for most patients, discussions about stroke prevention vs. risk of bleeding remain challenging. Tools to aid in the assessment of the risks of stroke and bleeding are available and are useful in making decisions with patients about therapeutic options.

For many years, the CHADS2 (congestive heart failure; hypertension; age 75 years or older; diabetes mellitus; prior stroke, transient ischemic attack, or thromboembolism [doubled]) scoring system has been used to estimate risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. Anticoagulation is recommended for patients with a CHADS2 score of 2 or more, unless a contraindication is present.28 More recently, the CHA2DS2-VASc (congestive heart failure; hypertension; age 75 years or older [doubled]; diabetes; prior stroke, transient ischemic attack, or thromboembolism [doubled]; vascular disease; age 65 to 74 years; sex category) scoring system (Table 21 ) has been recommended by the American College of Cardiology.2931 Anticoagulation is recommended for patients with a score of at least 2 who have no contraindications. CHA2DS2-VASc significantly increases the number of patients eligible for anticoagulation compared with CHADS2.

CHA2DS2-VASc risk factorScore

Congestive heart failure1
Hypertension1
Age 75 years or older2
Diabetes mellitus1
Stroke/transient ischemic attack/thromboembolism2
Vascular disease (prior myocardial infarction, peripheral artery disease, aortic plaque)1
Age 65 to 74 years1
Sex category (i.e., female sex)1
Maximum score = 9________
CHA2DS2-VASc total scoreAdjusted stroke rate (% per year)Anticoagulation recommendation

00Consider daily low-dose aspirin
11.3May consider anticoagulation vs. aspirin or aspirin plus clopidogrel (Plavix)
22.2Recommended unless risks outweigh benefits, or there is a contraindication; options include: warfarin (Coumadin; target INR = 2 to 3); apixaban (Eliquis), 5 mg twice daily; dabigatran (Pradaxa), 150 mg twice daily; edoxaban (Savaysa), 60 mg daily; rivarobaxan (Xarelto), 20 mg daily; aspirin, 75 to 325 daily, plus clopidogrel, 75 mg daily (for patients who cannot tolerate anticoagulation)
33.2
44.0
56.7
69.8
79.6
86.7
915.2

Similar clinical tools are available to assess anticoagulation bleeding risk.3234 The HAS-BLED (hypertension, abnormal renal function and liver function, stroke, bleeding, labile international normalized ratio, elderly [older than 65 years], drugs and alcohol) scoring system has been well validated, with a score of 3 or more indicating that a patient has a high likelihood of hemorrhage.14,34,35 A tool for calculating a patient's HAS-BLED score is available at https://www.qxmd.com/calculate/calculator_106/bleeding-risk-in-atrial-fibrillation-has-bled-score.

Warfarin lowers the risk of thromboembolic events,3639 but it has a narrow therapeutic range, multiple drug and food interactions, and requires frequent blood monitoring of the international normalized ratio. Even with optimal compliance, patients using warfarin are within the therapeutic range (2 to 3 for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation) only 55% to 66% of the time.40,41 Studies have shown that low-intensity warfarin in atrial fibrillation (international normalized ratio of approximately 1.5) is not effective in preventing stroke.42 Aspirin alone or in combination with clopidogrel is an option for patients who decline or are unable to tolerate anticoagulants, or who are at low risk of stroke as indicated by a CHADS2 score of 0 or 1.1,2

Direct oral anticoagulants, including a direct thrombin and several factor Xa inhibitors, are available.40,41,4345 Their main advantages compared with warfarin include fixed dosing, no food interactions, fewer drug interactions, and no need for international normalized ratio monitoring. Their major drawbacks are higher costs, difficulty reversing their effect in emergency situations, and the lack of simple blood tests to check drug levels. A specific antidote for dabigatran is available, and factor Xa inhibitor antidotes are in the late stages of development.4648

The oral direct thrombin inhibitor dabigatran is as effective as warfarin in preventing stroke and systemic emboli. Major bleeding events were similar to those of warfarin, with fewer intracranial bleeds (0.30% vs. 0.74% per year, number needed to treat [NNT] = 227), but increased gastrointestinal hemorrhage (1.51% vs. 1.02% per year, number needed to harm = 204).40 Factor Xa inhibitors include rivaroxaban (Xarelto), apixaban (Eliquis), and edoxaban (Savaysa).41,43,44 Compared with warfarin, rivaroxaban and edoxaban are noninferior in preventing stroke and systemic thromboembolic events, although edoxaban has a lower rate of major bleeding.41 Apixaban is slightly superior to warfarin in stroke prevention (1.27% vs. 1.60% per year, NNT = 303) and has a lower bleeding risk (2.13% vs. 3.09%, NNT = 104).43

These oral anticoagulants also have a slightly lower risk of intracranial hemorrhage compared with warfarin (0.6% vs. 1.2% per year, NNT = 166),15 but require dose adjustment in patients with renal disease. Table 3 outlines the pharmacologic properties of direct oral anticoagulants and warfarin16; none are recommended for patients on hemodialysis, nor are they approved for use during pregnancy or in patients with valvular atrial fibrillation or advanced kidney disease. Table 4 compares some of the risks and benefits of direct oral anticoagulants vs. warfarin.40,41,43,45,49

DrugMechanismDosingOral bioavailabilityTime to effect (hours)Half-life (hours)ReversibleCost*
Apixaban (Eliquis)
  • Factor Xa inhibitor

  • 5 mg twice daily

  • 2.5 mg twice daily for patients with ≥ 2 of the following: creatinine > 1.5 mg per dL (132.60 μmol per L), age > 80 years, weight < 132 lb (60 kg)

58%3 to 48 to 15No— ($375)
Dabigatran (Pradaxa)
  • Direct thrombin inhibitor

  • 150 mg twice daily

  • 75 mg twice daily for CrCl 15 to 30 mL per min per 1.73 m2 (0.25 to 0.50 mL per s per m2)

  • Not recommended if CrCl < 15 mL per min per 1.73 m2

3% to 7%1 to 212 to 17Yes— ($360)
Edoxaban (Savaysa)
  • Factor Xa inhibitor

  • 60 mg daily

  • 30 mg daily if CrCl 15 to 50 mL per min per 1.73 m2 (0.25 to 0.83 mL per s per m2)

  • Avoid use if CrCl > 95 mL per min per 1.73 m2 (1.59 mL per s per m2) due to increased clearance

  • Not recommended if CrCl < 15 mL per min per 1.73 m2

  • Avoid in Child-Pugh Class B or C liver disease

62%1 to 210 to 14No— ($300)
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
  • Factor Xa inhibitor

  • 20 mg daily

  • 15 mg daily for CrCl 15 to 50 mL per min per 1.73 m2

  • Not recommended if CrCl < 15 mL per min per 1.73 m2

60%2 to 45 to 9No— ($370)
Warfarin (Coumadin)§
  • Vitamin K antagonist

  • Inhibits synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, X, and proteins C and S

  • Variable (dose adjusted to international normalized ratio)

100%72 to 9640YesVaries
Selected clinical outcomeApixaban (Eliquis), 5 mg twice daily
HR (95% CI); NNT per 2 years
Dabigatran (Pradaxa), 150 mg twice daily
RR (95% CI); NNT or NNH per 2 years
Edoxaban (Savaysa), 60 mg daily
HR (95% CI); NNT or NNH per 3 years
Rivarobaxan (Xarelto), 20 mg daily
HR or RR (95% CI); NNT or NNH per 3 years
Stroke or systemic emboliHR = 0.79 (0.66 to 0.95); NNT = 168RR = 0.66 (0.53 to 0.82); NNT = 91HR = 0.79 (0.63 to 0.99); NNT = 141HR = 0.79 (0.65 to 0.95) NNT = 134
Intracranial bleedHR = 0.51 (0.35 to 0.75); NNT = 238RR = 0.26 (0.14 to 0.49); NNT = 182HR = 0.54 (0.38 to 0.77); NNT = 172HR = 0.67 (0.47 to 0.93); NNT = 247
Major bleedHR = 0.69 (0.60 to 0.80); NNT = 79RR = 0.93 (0.81 to 1.07); nonsignificantHR = 0.80 (0.71 to 0.91); NNT = 66HR = 1.04 (0.90 to 1.20); nonsignificant
Gastrointestinal bleedHR = 0.89 (0.70 to 1.15); nonsignificantRR = 1.50 (1.19 to 1.89); NNH = 100HR = 1.23 (1.02 to 1.50); NNH = 167RR = 1.45; NNH = 101
Any cause of deathHR = 0.89 (0.80 to 0.99); NNT = 132RR = 0.88 (0.77 to 1.00); nonsignificantHR = 0.92 (0.83 to 1.01); nonsignificantHR = 0.85 (0.70 to 1.02); nonsignificant

Although current practice has been to use heparin or low-molecular-weight heparin to bridge anticoagulation when patients taking warfarin need surgery or invasive procedures, a recent randomized trial in patients with atrial fibrillation who were undergoing surgery and who were at low or moderate bleeding risk found that these patients had worse outcomes if bridged than those who had their anticoagulation stopped during the perioperative period. Patients with a very high risk of stroke or thromboembolism and those undergoing cardiac, spinal, or intracranial surgery were excluded from the study.50

The treatment of nonvalvular atrial fibrillation must be individualized to each patient's condition, which can change over time.

Referral

Referral to a cardiologist is warranted for patients with complex cardiac disease; those who cannot tolerate atrial fibrillation despite rate control; those who need rhythm control, require ablation therapy, or may benefit from surgical treatment; and those who need a pacemaker or defibrillator because of another rhythm abnormality.1

Data Sources: A PubMed search was completed in Clinical Queries using the terms atrial fibrillation, rate control, rhythm control, ablation therapy on nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, and anticoagulation therapy for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. We also searched Essential Evidence Plus, the Cochrane Library, the most updated guidelines from the AHA/ACC/HRS and ESC Guidelines on the Management of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality evidence reports, the National Guideline Clearinghouse database, and DynaMed. The search focused on randomized controlled clinical trials, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and reviews published since 2005. Search dates: January 2015 to June 2015.

editor's note: When this article was initially published, the American Academy of Family Physicians was updating its previous clinical practice guideline on the management of newly detected atrial fibrillation.51 Now that that guideline has been updated52, we have revised the online version of this article to incorporate new guidance.

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