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2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation

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Joglar, José A., Chung, Mina K., Armbruster, Anastasia L., Benjamin, Emelia J., Chyou, Janice Y., Cronin, Edmond M., Deswal, Anita, Eckhardt, Lee L. +45 more·2024·Journal of the American College of Cardiology

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AIM The “2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation” provides recommendations to guide clinicians in the treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation. METHODS A comprehensive literature search was conducted from May 12, 2022, to November 3, 2022, encompassing studies, reviews, and other evidence conducted on human subjects that were published in English from PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and other selected databases relevant to this guideline. Additional relevant studies, published through November 2022, during the guideline writing process, were also considered by the writing committee and added to the evidence tables, where appropriate. STRUCTURE Atrial fibrillation is the most sustained common arrhythmia, and its incidence and prevalence are increasing in the United States and globally. Recommendations from the “2014 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation” and the “2019 AHA/ACC/HRS Focused Update of the 2014 AHA/ACC/HRS Guideline for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation” have been updated with new evidence to guide clinicians. In addition, new recommendations addressing atrial fibrillation and thromboembolic risk assessment, anticoagulation, left atrial appendage occlusion, atrial fibrillation catheter or surgical ablation, and risk factor modification and atrial fibrillation prevention have been developed.

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  • Lifestyle modification is effective for supporting moderate weight loss (5% to 10% of weight) and has favorable effects on multiple metabolic risk factors, even independent of weight loss.

    “Lifestyle modification is not only effective for supporting moderate weight loss (5% to 10% of weight), but it also has favorable effects on multiple metabolic risk factors, even independent of weight loss.8–11”

    From 2026 AHA/ACC/ADA/ASN Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome (2026) · cites this paper as [9]

    The guideline’s Secondary Prevention section (page unavailable) says structured lifestyle and risk-factor management programs facilitate weight loss in people with atrial fibrillation. It recommends a target of at least 10% weight loss, not 5%–10%, and does not establish favorable effects on multiple metabolic risk factors independent of weight loss. (LLM, conf=0.82)

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  • Intensive multicomponent behavioral weight loss interventions should include dietary changes to promote a calorie deficit of 500 to 750 kcal/day, ≥150 minutes per week of moderately vigorous aerobic activity, and ≥14 months of behavioral therapy.

    “Components should include dietary changes to promote a calorie deficit of 500 to 750 kcal/day, ≥150 minutes per week of moderately vigorous aerobic activity, and ≥14 months of behavioral therapy, including self-monitoring of dietary intake, physical activity, and weight, and guided problem solving.9,10”

    From 2026 AHA/ACC/ADA/ASN Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome (2026) · cites this paper as [9]

    The Lifestyle and Risk Factor Modification section supports structured weight-loss programs, dietary interventions, and moderate-to-vigorous aerobic exercise. It specifies an exercise target of 210 minutes per week, however, and the passages found do not support the claimed 500–750 kcal/day deficit or ≥14 months of behavioral therapy. Page numbers were not available in our copy. (LLM, conf=0.86)

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  • AHA/ACC and several societies recommend intensive, multicomponent behavioral weight loss interventions led by clinicians having the ability to successfully initiate weight loss counseling.

    “The AHA/ACC and several societies recommend intensive, multicomponent behavioral weight loss interventions led by clinicians having the ability to successfully initiate weight loss counseling.9–11”

    From 2026 AHA/ACC/ADA/ASN Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome (2026) · cites this paper as [9]

    The guideline’s weight-loss recommendation in the Lifestyle and Risk Factor Modification section applies to patients with atrial fibrillation who are overweight or obese (BMI >27 kg/m²). Its supportive text says structured programs with regular progress reviews facilitate weight loss. It does not recommend intensive, multicomponent behavioral interventions led by clinicians or address clinicians’ ability to initiate weight-loss counseling; the citing sentence also omits the AF-specific population. (LLM, conf=0.87)

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  • Habitual physical activity, including activities that reduce sedentary time, aerobic physical activity, and resistance training, are associated with improvements in several CKM risk factors (HbA1c, waist circumference, fat percentage, BP) and mortality.

    “In addition, habitual physical activity, including activities that reduce sedentary time, aerobic physical activity, and resistance training, are associated with improvements in several CKM risk factors (HbA1c, waist circumference, fat percentage, BP) and mortality.5–12”

    From 2026 AHA/ACC/ADA/ASN Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome (2026) · cites this paper as [9]

    The guideline’s Lifestyle and Risk Factor Modification section recommends physical activity, particularly for sedentary people, and aerobic exercise for people with atrial fibrillation. It reports an association between regular exercise after AF develops and lower mortality. The passages do not link resistance training or reduced sedentary time to improvements in HbA1c, waist circumference, fat percentage, or BP; the mortality finding is limited to people with AF. Page numbers were not available in our copy. (LLM, conf=0.87)

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  • A heart-healthy diet and regular physical activity remain the cornerstones of therapy in patients with T2D and ASCVD, with demonstrated benefits for CKM risk profiles.

    “A heart-healthy diet and regular physical activity remain the cornerstones of therapy in patients with T2D and ASCVD, with demonstrated benefits for CKM risk profiles.5–12”

    From 2026 AHA/ACC/ADA/ASN Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome (2026) · cites this paper as [9]

    The guideline’s “Diet and Dietary Supplementation” section says a healthy diet helps prevent cardiovascular disease, and its “Physical Fitness” section recommends exercise for people with atrial fibrillation. Neither passage establishes that diet and activity are cornerstones of therapy specifically for patients with T2D and ASCVD or demonstrates benefits for their CKM risk profiles. Page numbers are not available in our copy. (LLM, conf=0.85)

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Joglar, J. A., Chung, M. K., Armbruster, A. L., Benjamin, E. J., Chyou, J. Y., Cronin, E. M., Deswal, A., Eckhardt, L. L., Goldberger, Z. D., Gopinathannair, R., Gorenek, B., Hess, P. L., Hlatky, M., Hogan, G., Ibeh, C., Indik, J. H., Kido, K., Kusumoto, F., Link, M. S., Linta, K. T., Marcus, G. M., McCarthy, P. M., Patel, N., Patton, K. K., Perez, M. V., Piccini, J. P., Russo, A. M., Sanders, P., Streur, M. M., Thomas, K. L., Times, S., Tisdale, J. E., Valente, A. M., Van Wagoner, D. R., Krahn, A. D., Andrade, J. G., Beavers, C. J., Bischoff, J. M., Bunch, T. J., Campbell, K. B., Chen, L. Y., Dharia, R., Dorsch, M. P., Gerstenfeld, E. P., Jones, A. E., Kaluzna, S. D., Masha, L., Nault, I., Noseworthy, P. A., Pellegrini, C. N., Tzeis, S. E., Volgman, A. S., & Zeitler, E. P.
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  • The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (US)
  • Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine (US)
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Journal of the American College of Cardiology
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Elsevier BV
Published
2024-01
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83
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1
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109-279
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0735-1097 (ISSN-L)
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W4389165660
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en
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  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (IK6 BX006185)
  • National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (R01HL158071, P01HL158502)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments
Keywords
atrial fibrillation, diagnosis, management, thromboembolic risk assessment, anticoagulation, left atrial appendage closure, catheter ablation, surgical ablation, risk factor control, atrial fibrillation prevention, cardiac arrhythmias
MeSH terms
American Heart Association, Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiology, Humans, Risk Factors, Thromboembolism, United States

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