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Approach to atrial fibrillation: Essentials for primary care.
Bell, Alan; Andrade, Jason G; Macle, Laurent; Connelly, Kim A; LaBine, Lisa; Singer, Alexander G.
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  • Bell A; Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto in Ontario and served as a Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) atrial fibrillation guideline panel member.
  • Andrade JG; Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Adjunct Professor at the University of Montréal in Quebec, and Co-chair of the CCS atrial fibrillation guideline panel.
  • Macle L; Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Montréal, Chair of the Education Committee of the Canadian Heart Rhythm Society, and Co-chair of the CCS atrial fibrillation guideline panel.
  • Connelly KA; Executive Director of the Keenan Research Centre at St Michael's Hospital in Toronto, Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology at the University of Toronto, and Chair of the CCS Guidelines Committee.
  • LaBine L; Research Facilitator in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg.
  • Singer AG; Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine in the Max Rady College of Medicine of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba.
Can Fam Physician ; 69(4): 245-256, 2023 04.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37072207
OBJECTIVE: To support family physicians in preventing atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients at risk and in identifying and managing those with established AF; and to summarize key recommendations for ideal screening and care of patients. SOURCES OF INFORMATION: The 2020 Canadian Cardiovascular Society and Canadian Heart Rhythm Society comprehensive guidelines for the management of AF, based on current evidence and clinical experience related to AF. MAIN MESSAGE: Atrial fibrillation, which is estimated to affect at least 500,000 Canadians, is associated with high risks of stroke, heart failure, and death. Primary care clinicians occupy a central role in the management of this chronic condition, focusing on the challenges of preventing AF and identifying, diagnosing, treating, and following patients with AF. Evidence-based guidelines that provide optimal management strategies have been published by the Canadian Cardiovascular Society and Canadian Heart Rhythm Society to assist in these tasks. Messages critical to primary care are offered to support effective knowledge translation. CONCLUSION: Most patients with AF can be managed effectively in primary care. Family physicians not only play an important role in ensuring patients with AF receive timely diagnoses, but they are also key to providing initial and ongoing care, especially in patients with comorbid conditions.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Fibrilación Atrial / Accidente Cerebrovascular Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies / Etiology_studies / Guideline / Prognostic_studies Límite: Humans País/Región como asunto: America do norte Idioma: En Revista: Can Fam Physician Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Canadá
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Fibrilación Atrial / Accidente Cerebrovascular Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies / Etiology_studies / Guideline / Prognostic_studies Límite: Humans País/Región como asunto: America do norte Idioma: En Revista: Can Fam Physician Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Canadá