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Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of mortality and morbidity in adults worldwide.1 Coronary angiography (CAG) is the gold standard method for evaluating atherosclerotic coronary artery disease (CAD).2 It is conventionally performed via the trans-femoral (TF) route. Recently, however, the trans-radial (TR) route has become the preferred way.3 The TR route offers better procedure comfort, shorter hospitalization […]

Faizel Osman, A-A Heart Rhythm Updates 2021: 2020 ESC AF Guidelines

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Published Online: Feb 26th 2021

We spoke to Professor Faizel Osman (Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist, University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry, UK) who gave us an update about the recent new ESC Guidelines for Atrial Fibrillation and the upcoming Arrhythmia Alliance Heart Rhythm Updates 2021.

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  1. What are the most important new recommendations in the 2020 ESC atrial fibrillation (AF) guidelines, and how will they impact the day-to-day management of patients? (0.21)
  2. According to the guidelines, what factors should be considered when designing an individualised care plan for a patient with AF? (1.03)
  3. What do you expect to be your personal highlights of the upcoming Arrhythmia Alliance series of online meetings? (2.03)

Speaker disclosures: Professor Faizel Osman has nothing to declare in relation to this video interview.

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Filmed during a remote video call with Professor Faizel Osman as a highlight of the Arrhythmia Alliance Heart Rhythm Updates, February 2021

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