2026 Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society ( APHRS ) Guidelines (Part IV ) on Comprehensive Lifestyle Risk Factor and Comorbidity Management in Atrial Fibrillation
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is closely associated with comorbidities and lifestyle factors that influence the development, progression, and outcomes. Here the focus is on guidelines for the systematic management of hypertension, heart failure, coronary and structural heart disease, diabetes, dyslipidemia, cerebrovascular disease, obesity, chronic kidney disease, thyroid dysfunction, inflammatory disease, cancer and frailty. In addition, it provides guidelines for lifestyle factors such as nutrition, physical activity, alcohol consumption, tobacco use, sleep and psychological health as key components of AF care. Finally, multimorbidity, polypharmacy and the diverse clinical, cultural, socioeconomic and healthcare contexts of the Asia Pacific region are also addressed. Particular focus is driven by evidence to support the comprehensive management of lifestyle factors as a core component of AF care with equitable access adapted to local resources and patient needs.
Source: Journal of Arrhythmia
DOI: 10.1002/joa3.70490
Institutions: Seoul National University, Seoul National University Hospital, Adelaide University, The University of Adelaide, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Yonsei University, Yonsei University Health System, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Saga University, Jiangsu Province Hospital, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Kyorin University, Medical University of Białystok, University of Liverpool, Aalborg University, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei Veterans General Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,540
OpenAlex ID: W7223168318