Atrial Fibrillation: Detection, Monitoring, and Management

The chapter explores how atrial fibrillation is often discovered incidentally during health tests, rather than through noticeable symptoms, and the controversy around proactive screening. It highlights the use of smartwatches for screening, the need for confirmed diagnosis with ECG recordings, and the clinical priorities for managing atrial fibrillation, focusing on assessing stroke risk. The discussion also covers the differences between atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation, emphasizing the importance of individualized treatment decisions to optimize patient outcomes.