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Shona Holding¹, Craig Russell, Keith Tyndall

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Managing atrial fibrillation (AF) requires a comprehensive approach considering patient factors and aiming to reduce symptoms and prevent complications like stroke and heart failure. Nurses play a crucial role in providing effective AF management and patient support.

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Nursing Practice

Background:

Atrial fibrillation (AF) management is complex, influenced by AF type, symptom severity, comorbidities, and patient preferences.
Increasing AF incidence due to an aging population necessitates broad healthcare professional knowledge.
Nurses require extensive knowledge of AF management for optimal patient care and support.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss the management of atrial fibrillation (AF) and available treatment options.
To provide guidance based on recent clinical guidelines for AF treatment.
To emphasize the importance of nursing knowledge in AF patient care.

Main Methods:

Review of recent clinical guidelines on atrial fibrillation management.
Discussion of various treatment strategies for AF.
Focus on the role of nursing in patient support and treatment adherence.

Main Results:

Treatment aims to alleviate AF symptoms, prevent stroke, and reduce heart failure risk.
Management strategies are tailored to individual patient profiles and choices.
Evidence-based recommendations for AF treatment are presented.

Conclusions:

Effective AF management requires a multidisciplinary approach.
Nurses are integral to delivering high-quality AF care and support.
Adherence to updated guidelines ensures optimal patient outcomes in AF management.