JACC Edge Podcast | AFib Updates: Cardiac Drumroll

Dr. Pratik Doshi and JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology Deputy Editor Dr. Ratika Parkash discuss how the new age of AFib guidelines affect clinical practice. Their conversation focuses on risk factor modification and anticoagulation. The discussion also highlights the CHA2DS2-VASc scoring system used to determine anticoagulation needs, with updated recommendations considering factors like AFib burden and hypertension. The conversation emphasizes the evolution of anticoagulant medications, noting the transition from warfarin to newer, safer alternatives with lower bleeding risks. The video concludes with insights into future AFib research, predicting advancements in AI-based risk assessment and a deeper understanding of AFib as a marker of broader cardiovascular issues.

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