European Society of Cardiology
Atrial Fibrillation 2020
This guideline holds 100 pages.
Summary
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.
How the evidence was graded
Grading system
Class I
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Organisation
- European Society of Cardiology
- Published
- 2020
- Region
- EU
- Language
- English
- Grading system
- Class I
Keywords
- Atrial Fibrillation
- NOACs
- Stroke prevention
- ABC pathway
- CHA₂DS₂-VASc
