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ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2025

Contemporary Practices for Management of Subclinical Atrial Fibrillation.

Buthainah Alhwarat, Omar Darwish, Sai Nikhila Ghanta, Aakash Rana, Nitesh Gautam, Subhi J Al'Aref, Subodh Devabhaktuni

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Review in Journal of clinical medicine, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Buthainah AlhwaratDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA.
Omar DarwishDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA.
Sai Nikhila GhantaDivision of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA.
Aakash RanaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA.
Nitesh GautamDivision of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA.
Subhi J Al'ArefDivision of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA.ORCID 0009-0003-6667-2037
Subodh DevabhaktuniDivision of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Subclinical atrial fibrillation (SCAF) episodes are frequently detected in patients with cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). These asymptomatic arrhythmias are increasingly recognized as potential harbingers of clinical atrial fibrillation and thromboembolic events. However, the management of SCAF-particularly regarding the use of oral anticoagulation (OAC)-remains controversial. This literature review (Medline, Scopus, Goggle scholar, Embase) focuses on using current literature and clinical studies to guide decision-making regarding anticoagulation therapy and other treatment options that can limit complications for patients with SCAF. The decision to initiate anticoagulation in patients with atrial high-rate episodes (AHREs) should be individualized, balancing stroke risk against bleeding potential. Ongoing research and post hoc analyses will further clarify which subgroups may benefit most from therapy, informing future guideline recommendations.

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atrial high-rate episodesdevice-detected atrial fibrillationstroke preventionsubclinical atrial fibrillation

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PMID40806844
PMCPMC12347502

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