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https://www.neurologyadvisor.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/02/afibguidelines_1526396.png20001191In order to revise the guidelines, the Task Force reviewed clinical trials presented at the annual scientific meetings of the ACC, AHA, HRS, and European Society of Cardiology in addition to other peer-reviewed, published data.