Updates in Clinical Management of Atrial Fibrillation

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Atrial Fibrillation

You have atrial fibrillation, now what?

Outline: Clinical Updates in AF

AF: Final thought

 

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Thread 'Atrial fibrillation'

Mar 22, 2026

Lancet!

Presentation and diagnosis of atrial fibrillation


Screening for atrial fibrillation


Detection and management of subclinical atrial fibrillation


Prevention of stroke and thromboembolism


Symptom reduction by rate and rhythm control


Management of comorbidities
- Hypertension
- Herat failure
- Diabetes
- Valvular heart disease
- Coronary artery disease
- Obstructive sleep apnea


Modifiable risk factors
- Obesity
- Physical inactivity
- Smoking
- Alcohol consumption
- Caffeine and recreational drugs


Multimorbidity and...

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Thread 'Testosterone and Atrial Fibrillation'

Oct 26, 2024

11:25-12:50

* It is likely a U shape therapeutic curve with the lowest incidence of occuring at men with mid-range values of concentrations (350-550 ng/dL)

Analysis of the Graph​

The graph shows a U-shaped relationship between testosterone levels and atrial fibrillation (AF) risk:

• Lowest risk: Around 10-20 nmol/L (nadir of the curve)
• Increased risk: Both low (<10 nmol/L) and high (>30 nmol/L) testosterone levels
• The study followed 4,570 Australian men for a median of 4.3 years

Testosterone Conversion &...​

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