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Atrial Fibrillation 2023 Update

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31 4.2.2. Rhythm Monitoring Tools and Methods COR LOE Recommendations 1 B-NR 1. Among individuals without a known history of AF, it is recommended that an initial AF diagnosis be made by a clinician using visual interpretation of the electrocardiographic signals, regardless of the type of rhythm or monitoring device. 1 B-NR 2. In patients with an intracardiac rhythm device capable of a diagnosis of AF, such as from an atrial pacemaker lead, a diagnosis of AF should only be made after it is visually confirmed by reviewing intracardiac tracings in order to exclude signal artifacts and other arrhythmias. 2a B-R 3. For patients who have had a systemic thromboembolic event without a known history of AF and in whom maximum sensitivity to detect AF is sought, an implantable cardiac monitor is reasonable. 2a B-NR 4. Among patients with a diagnosis of AF, it is reasonable to infer AF frequency, duration, and burden using automated algorithms available from electrocardiographic monitors, implantable cardiac monitors, and cardiac rhythm devices with an atrial lead, recognizing that periodic review can be required to exclude other arrythmias. 2a B-R 5. Among patients with AF in whom cardiac monitoring is advised, it is reasonable to recommend use of a consumer- accessible electrocardiographic device that provides a high- quality tracing to detect recurrences. 5.1. Primary Prevention COR LOE Recommendation 1 B-NR 1. Patients at increased risk of AF should receive comprehensive guideline-directed LRFM for AF, targeting obesity, physical inactivity, unhealthy alcohol consumption, smoking, diabetes, and hypertension. 5. Lifestyle and Risk Factor Modification for AF Management

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