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ESCCardiology2020

ESC Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation 2020

Published by European Society of Cardiology · 100 pages · Class I

207Recommendations
119Class I Recs
47New in 2020

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Introduces the ABC pathway (Anticoagulation, Better symptom control, Cardiovascular risk reduction) for structured AF management. Oral anticoagulation with NOACs is strongly preferred over VKAs for stroke prevention. The CHA₂DS₂-VASc score guides anticoagulation decisions.

Atrial FibrillationNOACsStroke preventionABC pathwayCHA₂DS₂-VASc

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