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EHRA Survey on AF Treatment in elderly patients (≥80 years old)

Introduction
This questionnaire has been developed in collaboration between the members of the EHRA Scientific Initiatives Committee and the EHRA Young EP committee to better understand current clinical practice, therapeutic strategies, and decision-making patterns in the management of atrial fibrillation (AF) in elderly patients. With ageing population and the growing complexity and opportunities of AF care, real-world insights from experienced clinicians are crucial to identify variations across centres, gaps in clinical practice and areas requiring further research or guidance.

The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. All responses will be anonymised and analysed in aggregate form only. Participation is voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time.
Disclaimer
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1.Have you have read the clauses above and do you agree to participate in this survey?
General Information
2.What is your age?
3.What is your gender?
4.What is your primary specialty?
5.Years of practice since completion of training
6.What is your country of practice
7.What is your working place?
Awareness and access to AF treatment modalities
8.Approximately how many older patients (≥80 years) with atrial fibrillation do you manage per month?
9.What percentage of your AF patients are aged ≥80 years?
10.What is / are the main factor(s) influencing your decision between rhythm and rate control in patients aged ≥80 years? (Multiple choice)
11.What is your preferred treatment option for elderly AF patients (≥80 years old)?
Rhythm control
12.What is the main motivation for the decision of rhythm control (if rhythm control is used) in elderly (≥80 years old) patients
13.Which rhythm control strategy do you prefer in elderly (≥80 years old) patients if you prefer rhythm control?
14.Which factors influence your preference for rhythm control strategy? (Multiple choice) (if rhythm control chosen in question 12)
Rate control
15.Which rate control strategy (if used) do you prefer in elderly (≥80 years old) patients if you prefer rate control?
16.Which factors influence your preference for rate control strategy (Multiple choice) (if used)
Pulmonary vein isolation (PVI)
17.How frequently is pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) performed for elderly (>80 years old) AF patients in your centre?
18.Which ablation techniques are applied in your centre? (multiple choice)
19.Do you personally perform PVI?
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