What are the ACC/AHA/ESC 2006 guidelines for the management of patients with atrial fibrillation?
The ACC/AHA/ESC 2006 guidelines for the management of patients with atrial fibrillation are a report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines and the European Society of Cardiology Committee for Practice Guidelines (Writing Committee to Revise the 2001 Guidelines for the Management of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation). These guidelines provide recommendations for assessing stroke risk, antithrombotic therapy, anticoagulation management, rhythm and rate control, and other related topics. They are designed to aid healthcare providers in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of atrial fibrillation. 