In this episode of IM Basics, Dr. Eric Acker is joined by Dr. Harmandip Parmar for a deep dive into atrial fibrillation (AFib)—the most common sustained arrhythmia worldwide. They explore AFib’s definitions, staging, risk factors, clinical presentation, diagnostic strategies, and evidence-based management, with a focus on the latest 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial FibrillationAfib【ACC/AHA 2023 Guidelines†DOI:10.1161/CIR.0000000000001193】.

Key Topics Covered

• AFib staging and progression: The episode reviews the updated classification from the ACC/AHA guidelines, beginning with “at risk” and “pre-AFib” states (associated with modifiable risk factors such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and sleep apnea) through paroxysmal, pers ...