Risk Busters: Mastering AFib Prevention and Lifestyle Upgrades-1.2 Hypertension Management

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Melissa Brown, a cardiac electrophysiology physician assistant at Emory University, discusses the importance of managing hypertension in preventing atrial fibrillation (AFib). Hypertension is a major risk factor for AFib, contributing to structural and electrical changes in the atria. The 2023 AFib guidelines emphasize early blood pressure control, recommending a systolic pressure below 130 mmHg to reduce AFib risk. The PATHWAY-2 trial highlighted spironolactone's effectiveness in managing resistant hypertension and reducing AFib risk. Guidelines advocate aggressive blood pressure management to prevent AFib and complications like stroke, using treatments such as beta-blockers and spironolactone.

Keywords

hypertension

atrial fibrillation

blood pressure control

spironolactone

AFib guidelines