1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 300 600 Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, affecting ~37.6 million people globally, with prevalence expected to double in the coming decades.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; A recent Lancet Seminar (2026) highlights several key principles shaping modern AF care: &amp;nbsp; • Stroke prevention with oral anticoagulation remains the cornerstone • Early rhythm control strategies improve cardiovascular outcomes • Catheter ablation is increasingly used as first-line therapy • Lifestyle modification—weight loss, exercise, alcohol reduction—reduces AF burden • Integrated care models such as the ABC pathway and AF-CARE improve outcomes &amp;nbsp; The future of AF management is holistic, preventive, and patient-centred. &amp;nbsp; #Cardiology #AtrialFibrillation #StrokePrevention #Electrophysiology #PrecisionMedicine Dr. RR Baliga's 'Podkast for the Kurious Doc' http://www.MasterMedFacts.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40360095/height/300/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="300" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/199377985