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2018 Korean Guideline of Atrial Fibrillation Management

Boyoung Joung1, Jung Myung Lee2, Ki Hong Lee3

  • 1Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. cby6908@yuhs.ac.

Korean Circulation Journal
|November 8, 2018
PubMed

Insights

This guideline offers expert recommendations for managing atrial fibrillation (AF) in Korean patients. It focuses on risk stratification and anticoagulation for optimal stroke prevention and integrated care.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines

Background:

  • Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent sustained cardiac arrhythmia.
  • Effective management strategies are crucial for preventing complications like stroke.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop evidence-based guidelines for optimal AF management in the Korean population.
  • To provide a framework for risk stratification and anticoagulation therapy selection.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of available studies, including those on Korean patients.
  • Analysis of recent international guidelines (ESC, EACTS, AHA, AP HRA).
  • Expert consensus achieved through intensive discussion.

Main Results:

  • Guidelines cover general principles for risk stratification and anticoagulation.
  • Recommendations address stroke prevention, screening, rate/rhythm control, and risk factor management.
  • Emphasis on integrated management of AF.

Conclusions:

  • The guideline provides tailored recommendations for Korean patients with AF.
  • It aims to optimize stroke prevention and overall patient care.
  • Integrated management approach is recommended for comprehensive AF treatment.

Keywords:
AnticoagulantsAtrial fibrillationGuidelineTherapy

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