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New Four-Stage System Redefines AF Care

New atrial fibrillation management guidelines embrace a novel 4-stage classification system and early rhythm control strategy, with clinical trials showing a 21% reduction in cardiovascular outcomes when rhythm control is initiated within 12 months of diagnosis.

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  1. A new four-stage classification system for atrial fibrillation evolution has been described.
  2. The stages progress from stage I (at risk) through stage II (pre-AF with atrial pathology), stage III (diagnosed AF), and stage IV (permanent AF)
  3. Early rhythm control was found to reduce cardiovascular outcomes compared with rate control.
  4. Oral anticoagulation is recommended for stroke prevention in patients with an estimated stroke risk of 2% or greater per year. 
  5. Catheter ablation was associated with reduced mortality or hospitalization for heart failure.

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