August 30, 2017—This consensus document was developed by the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Working Group on Thrombosis, with representation from the ESC Working Group on Valvular Heart Disease, Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS), South African Heart Association (SA Heart), and SOLAECE, and addresses management of patients with atrial fibrillation and associated valvular heart disease (VHD), with up-to-date consensus recommendations for clinical practice for different forms of VHD.
The Heart Rhythm Society affirmed the value of the document on June 8, 2017.
HRS Endorsed
- Yes
Topic
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Clinical Topics
Resource Type
- Clinical Documents
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