2026 Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society ( APHRS ) Guidelines (Part I) on Epidemiology, Detection/Screening and Integrated Patient Care in Atrial Fibrillation
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The 2026 Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS) Guidelines represent the first comprehensive APHRS guidelines dedicated to the management of atrial fibrillation (AF) and comprise four parts covering epidemiology, detection/screening and integrated care; stroke prevention; rate and rhythm control; and lifestyle risk factor and comorbidity management. Part 1 focuses on epidemiology and integrated care management, integrating contemporary global evidence with data and clinical considerations specific to the Asia-Pacific region. It provides evidence-based and practical recommendations for clinical epidemiology in the region, as well as introduces the need for holistic or integrated care management.
Source: Journal of Arrhythmia
DOI: 10.1002/joa3.70495
Authors: Boyoung Joung, Rungroj Krittayaphong, Yutao Guo, Pil‐Sung Yang, Yu‐Cheng Hsieh, Takanori Ikeda, Daehoon Kim, Pipin Kojodjojo, Ngai‐Yin Chan, Yoga Yuniadi, Kieu Ngoc Dung, Sirin Apiyasawat, Wael Almahmeed, Eue‐Keun Choi, Melissa E. Middeldorp, Kyoko Soejima, Gregory Y. H. Lip, Hui‐Nam Pak, Tze‐Fan Chao
Institutions: Yonsei University, Severance Hospital, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Yongin Severance Hospital, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Toho University, Princess Margaret Hospital, University of Indonesia, Cho Ray Hospital, Ramathibodi Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Seoul National University, Seoul National University Hospital, Adelaide University, The University of Adelaide, Kyorin University, Medical University of Białystok, University of Liverpool, Aalborg 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: W7223188863