La fibrilación auricular en las guías de práctica clínica

This article provides a brief comparison of the different clinical practice guidelines available on the treatment of atrial fibrillation, with an emphasis on the guidelines of the European Society of Cardiology and the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association. Points of agreement, and areas of where there are discrepancies, between the guidelines are identified, particularly with reference to strategies for preventing thromboembolic complications. In addition, some features of the new European Society of Cardiology guideline are discussed.