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Commentary on: Andrade JG, Deyell MW, Bennett R, Macle L. Assessment and management of asymptomatic atrial fibrillation. Heart. 2023 Jul 28:heartjnl-2023-322428. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2023-322428. Epub ahead of print.
Implication for practice and research
The presence of asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF) should always be promptly recognised and addressed to prevent long-term morbidities and mortalities.
Future research should clarify and substantiate the benefits of early AF detection and management.
Context
AF is one of the most common arrhythmias with well-established risk factors for adverse cardiovascular outcomes.1 As most conceptual stances were derived from studies involving clinically symptomatic patients, there remained substantial unknown facets among asymptomatic AF patients. With the growing body of evidence and interest in early detection and management, Andrade et al have summarised the current understandings and outlined the schematic approaches in managing asymptomatic AF.2
Methods
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Footnotes
Funding The authors have not declared a specific grant for this research from any funding agency in the public, commercial or not-for-profit sectors.
Competing interests None declared.
Provenance and peer review Commissioned; internally peer reviewed.