Join Dr. Jose Joglar, Chair of the 2023 U.S. AFib Guidelines, and Professor Gregory Lip, Chair of the ESC Council on Stroke, as they dive into the latest U.S. and European atrial fibrillation guidelines. From risk scores to rhythm control, they explore common ground, key differences, and the global shift toward holistic, patient-centered care. (Hint: coffee lovers with AFib, rejoice!)

Whether you're a clinician navigating daily treatment decisions or a curious learner keeping up with cardiology guidelines, this is a must-listen conversation that reveals how far we've come in managing AFib and where we're headed next.

Topics covered:

• Point-of-care pathways

• Anticoagulation and evolving risk scores

• Early rhythm control strategies

• Addressing AFib as a cardiometabolic disease

• Long-term impacts and future research priorities

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For more resources, check out:

ESC Guidelines: Clinician Perspective: https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/a-2434-9244 2024 ESC Guidelines: https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/45/36/3314/7738779?login=false 2023 U.S. Guidelines: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001193

00:00 Introduction 01:57 Philosophies Behind AFib Guidelines 08:11 Lifestyle and Prevention in AFib 08:58 Evidence for Holistic Care: mAFA & MIRACLE Trials 12:34 Stroke Risk Scores and Future Research Needs 17:29 Rhythm vs Rate Control: Evolving Practice 20:56 Ablation, Drug Therapy, and Shared Decision-Making 22:12 The Caffeine Myth 24:31 Key Takeaways