# 2024 ESC Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation developed in collaboration with the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)

*PRI Rank #1 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #1 |
| 18m citations | 1,901 |
| Journal | European Heart Journal |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1093/eurheartj/ehae176 |
| Corresponding authors | Isabelle C Van Gelder |
| Institution | (Netherlands)., Netherlands |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/atrial-fibrillation-management-and-outcomes/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1093/eurheartj/ehae176](https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehae176)

## Topics

2024 ESC Guidelines · Atrial fibrillation management · European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) · Stroke prevention · Oral anticoagulation · Catheter ablation · Rate control · Rhythm control · Left atrial appendage occlusion · CHA2DS2-VASc score · Direct oral anticoagulants · Atrial fibrillation screening · Risk factor modification · Integrated care pathway · Surgical ablation · Atrial cardiomyopathy · Antiarrhythmic drug therapy · Risk factor modification · Atrial fibrillation recurrence · Shared decision-making

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