THE PROBLEM OF DIAGNOSTICS OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATIONIN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN.CONSENSUS OF THE BOARD OF EXPERTS.

Abstract

Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common and persistent cardiac rhythm disorders. Its prevalence is 1-2% in the
general population. This abnormality not only aggravates the course of the main disease, but also leads to the development
of such conditions as systemic thromboembolism, progression of heart failure, angina rest and tension. The problem of early
diagnosis of atrial fibrillation is greatly complicated by the often latent course of arrhythmia. An earlier diagnosis of atrial
fibrillation will allow timely treatment and reduce the risk of complications, as well as slowing the progression of arrhythmia
itself, thereby reducing premature mortality, poor quality of life, the strain on the health system. Without screening, it is not
possible to detect the asymptomatic course of arrhythmia before complications develop. The effectiveness of atrial fibrillation
screening depends on the target population, the specificity of diagnostic tests and the duration of ECG registration. In order
to structure and determine the optimal sequence of actions for the detection of this arrhythmia, the board of experts was held
and the algorithm for the diagnosis of atrial fibrillation in the Republic of Kazakhstan was developed.