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5.2.4. Alcohol Consumption
COR LOE
Recommendation
1 B-R 1. Patients with AF seeking a rhythm-control strateg y should
minimize or eliminate alcohol consumption to reduce AF
recurrence and burden.
5.2.5. Caffeine Consumption
COR LOE
Recommendation
3: No
benefit
B-NR 1. For patients with AF, recommending caffeine abstention to
prevent AF episodes is of no benefit, although it may reduce
symptoms in patients who report caffeine triggers or worsens
AF symptoms.
5.2.8. Treatment of Hypertension
COR LOE
Recommendation
1 B-NR 1. For patients with AF and hypertension, optimal BP control
is recommended to reduce AF recurrence and AF-related
cardiovascular events.
5.2.9. Sleep
COR LOE
Recommendation
2b B-NR 1. Among patients with AF, it may be reasonable to screen for
obstructive sleep apnea, given its high prevalence in patients
with AF, although the role of treatment of SDB to maintain
sinus rhythm is uncertain.
