Atrial fibrillation – what do current guidelines say?

Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia and is associated with significantly increased mortality and morbidity. Therefore, timely diagnostic and therapeutic measures are required. The current ESC guidelines recommend regular pulse monitoring in patients with appropriate risk factors and initiation of further investigations if necessary. Treatment includes medication, interventional and lifestyle measures, and it is important to include any comorbidities.