🫀 Lancet Seminar: Atrial Fibrillation — Detect. Protect. Correct.
Dr RR Baliga's "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast
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Show Notes
Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, affecting ~37.6 million people globally, with prevalence expected to double in the coming decades.
A recent Lancet Seminar (2026) highlights several key principles shaping modern AF care:
• Stroke prevention with oral anticoagulation remains the cornerstone
• Early rhythm control strategies improve cardiovascular outcomes
• Catheter ablation is increasingly used as first-line therapy
• Lifestyle modification—weight loss, exercise, alcohol reduction—reduces AF burden
• Integrated care models such as the ABC pathway and AF-CARE improve outcomes
The future of AF management is holistic, preventive, and patient-centred.
#Cardiology #AtrialFibrillation #StrokePrevention #Electrophysiology #PrecisionMedicine