Summary
This international consensus statement from four major heart rhythm societies (EHRA, HRS, APHRS, LAHRS) presents an updated synthesis of atrial cardiomyopathy (AtCM) as a clinical concept, refining diagnostic criteria and management approaches to unify practice across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The document reflects substantial evolution in the field's understanding and aims to establish consistent terminology and clinical frameworks for this increasingly recognised cardiac disorder. The consensus represents a coordinated effort to standardise approaches to AtCM diagnosis and management at a global level.
Regional applicability
The consensus statement provides internationally harmonised diagnostic and management frameworks that UK clinicians and cardiologists can adopt to standardise atrial cardiomyopathy recognition and treatment. UK cardiovascular services may use these standardised criteria to improve consistency in clinical practice and facilitate alignment with European and international protocols.
Key measures
Diagnostic criteria for atrial cardiomyopathy; clinical classification frameworks; management recommendations; terminology standardisation across regional cardiac societies
Outcomes reported
The statement synthesises evolving clinical understanding of atrial cardiomyopathy and establishes standardised diagnostic and management frameworks across four major international heart rhythm societies.
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