[New guidelines for atrial fibrillation].

Atrial fibrillation is a chronic and complex condition. The new 2024 European Society of Cardiology guidelines emphasize a holistic approach to managing atrial fibrillation, introducing the AF-CARE framework. The guidelines prioritize addressing (C) Comorbidities and risk factors for all patients, irrespective of their thromboembolic risk or symptoms. This is followed by strategies to (A) Avoid stroke and thromboembolism, and to (R) Reduce symptoms through rate and rhythm control, potentially improving prognosis. Finally, (E) Evaluation and reassessment should be individualized, with a dynamic approach that adapts to changes in the patient's condition over time.