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ArticleAsian biomedicine : research, reviews and news2025

2025 Thai guideline for the diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation.

Tachapong Ngarmukos, Komsing Methavigul, Voravut Rungpradubvong, Sirin Apiyasawat, Wanwarang Wongcharoen, Satchana Pumprueg, Warangkana Boonyapisit, Arisara Suwannagool, Thoranis Chantrarat, Pattarapong Makarawate and 4 more

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Tachapong NgarmukosDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand.
Komsing MethavigulDepartment of Cardiology Central Chest Institute of Thailand, Nonthaburi 11000, Thailand.
Voravut RungpradubvongDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
Sirin ApiyasawatDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand.
Wanwarang WongcharoenDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand.
Satchana PumpruegDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.
Warangkana BoonyapisitDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.
Arisara SuwannagoolDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.
Thoranis ChantraratDepartment of Medicine, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Bangkok 10400, Thailand.
Pattarapong MakarawateDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand.
Treechada WisaratapongDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkla 90110, Thailand.
Kumpol ChintanavilasDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Rangsit Campus, Prathumthani 12120, Thailand.
Panyapat JiampoDepartment of Medicine, Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, Bangkok 10220, Thailand.
Rungroj KrittayaphongDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.

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Abstract

Background: The Thai Cardiac Electrophysiology Club, part of the Heart Association of Thailand under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the King, published a Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF) in 2012. The availability of new evidence indicates a significant need for the updating of the existing clinical practice guideline. Objective: To serve as guidelines on the diagnosis and management of Thai patients with AF. Methods: Meetings were conducted from September 2024 to March 2025, including a public hearing that engaged various stakeholders. The final Thai version received approval in February 2025, while the English translation was completed in April 2025. Results: AF is highly prevalent. The diagnosis is crucial to detect those who need treatment for the prevention of complication. Holistic management focused on stroke prevention, symptom management, and management of cardiovascular risk factors; and comorbidity is the key success factor to maintain a good quality of life. Emerging evidence regarding newer classes of anticoagulant indicates that these treatments are effective and safe for stroke prevention. Newer catheter ablation technology has been developed and provides a better success rate and lower rate of complication. The newer stroke risk prediction CHA Conclusion: The 2025 updated AF clinical practice guidelines establish a framework, provide recommendations, and serve as a comprehensive resource for the contemporary diagnosis and management of AF in the Thai population, with the goal of preventing complications.

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atrial fibrillationdeviceischemic strokemajor bleedingmortality

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PMCPMC12649414

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