Korean J Med.  2021 Oct;96(5):382-389. 10.3904/kjm.2021.96.5.382.

The 2021 Korean Heart Rhythm Society Guidelines for a New Approach and Integrated Management of Atrial Fibrillation

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  • 1Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
  • 2Heart Institute, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of medicine, Seoul, Korea
  • 3Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, Korea
  • 4Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea

Abstract

The prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) is gradually increasing with the aging of the population, and there is also increasing interest in AF with the development of various single-lead electrocardiography measurement methods for diagnosis. Further, the current diagnosis and treatment policies for AF do not reflect its progression and complexity. In addition, the various factors related to AF diagnosis and treatment are not simple due to the diversification of tools, advances in treatment methods, and complex mechanism of AF. Therefore, there are many challenges to developing a simple AF classification system. To overcome these, there have been a number of attempts to systematically characterize AF according to treatment and prognosis rather than using a uniform classification. Further, as mentioned in the previous AF guidelines, further research is being conducted on an integrated patient–physician approach to AF. Such an approach would be the basis for consistent treatment based on the guidelines, and would help to improve patient outcomes. Further, for the integrated management of AF patients, some changes should be made to the current approach to develop a multidisciplinary approach, including changes to the behavior of team members, patients, their family members, and physicians. The Korean Heart Rhythm will introduce an integrated approach to the classification and structure of AF management, and provide guidelines for its application in clinical practice.

Keyword

심방세동; 뇌졸중; Atrial fibrillation; Stroke
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