New recommendations for rhythm control-What has changed in the 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS and 2024 ESC guidelines for atrial fibrillation, and where does dronedarone fit in?

ABSTRACT: In recent years, the importance of early rhythm control to delay the progression of atrial fibrillation (AF) has been recognized, as have the benefits of catheter ablation and antiarrhythmic drugs (AADs) as first-line therapy for rhythm control. Selecting the most appropriate AAD according to its safety profile as well as individual patient characteristics is of key importance. To inform decision-making, up-to-date guidelines are paramount. The American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA)/American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)/Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) guidelines for AF were updated in 2023, while the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines for AF were updated in 2024. Dronedarone is an AAD indicated in the US to reduce the risk of hospitalization fo

SUBMITTER: Naccarelli GV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12811750 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature