Participants

Dr Eamonn O’Shea, Cardiovascular Lead, Irish College of GPs (Guest)

Dr John Maher, GP (Host)

Summary

This conversation provides an overview of the recently-published Irish College of GPs GPU: “General Practice Update: Atrial Fibrillation in General Practice”.

Eamonn provides an update on managing atrial fibrillation following recently revised international guidelines, including diagnosis, management, and the importance of considering new onset atrial fibrillation in the setting of patient CDM reviews for other conditions.

Eamonn also considers newer aspects of care including the emerging patient use of rhythm-detecting wearables such as smart watches, evidence around use of Kardia devices for clinicians, and the ongoing roll-out of community integrated care hubs to enhance patient care.

Links

· Atrial Fibrillation General Practice Update (October 2025) - Irish College of GPs

· Third Report of the Structured CDM Treatment Programme in General Practice - HSE, 2025

· CHADSVA Calculator - MDCalc

· Anticoagulation Prescribing Tips - Medicines Management Programme, HSE

· General Practice Updates Web Page - Irish College of GPs

· 2024 ESC Guidelines for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation - European Society of Cardiology

· 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation - American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines

· Irish College of GPs Website

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