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News from EHRA 2024: International Experts Agree on Standards for Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation

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AFib Facts and Impacts Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, affecting 2% of individuals worldwide. Some patients need computed tomography or transoesophageal echocardiography to exclude the presence of a blood clot in the heart. Prolonged anticoagulation may be required depending on the risk of blood clots.