Risk factor modification as a treatment pillar in managing atrial fibrillation.

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is common, with many modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors contributing to its increasing prevalence. Pharmacologic management and invasive procedures are the mainstays of treatment, but cardiovascular risk modification is overlooked as a key adjuvant treatment strategy. This article describes the clinical effects of implementing a risk factor modification strategy to reduce dysrhythmia load.