Perspectives by a position statement on atrial fibrillation in acute heart failure a: Mechanisms and therapeutic approaches

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The co-existence of atrial fibrillation (AF) and acute heart failure (AHF) is frequently reported and can exacerbate either or both of them. Theircombination leads to increased morbidity and mortality. Although there has been a lack of studies on the prevalence and significance, as wellas the treatment, of AF in patients with AHF, a position statement from the Acute Cardiovascular Care Association and European Heart RhythmAssociation has recently reviewed the latest evidence on AF in the setting of AHF. The purpose of this paper is to briefly overview the crucialaspects of this consensus document. (Anatol J Cardiol 2020; 23: 308-11)