Table 17.

Recommendations for the management of hypertension with atrial fibrillation. AF: atrial fibrillation; CCB = calcium channel blocker; CHA2DS2-VASc = Congestive heart failure, Hypertension, Age ≥75 years, Diabetes mellitus, Stroke, Vascular disease, Age 65–74 years, Sex category (female).

Class	Recommendation
	It is recommended that people with AF are screened for hypertension.
	Oral anticoagulation is recommended for stroke prevention in people with concomitant AF and hypertension, and a CHA2DS2-VASc score of ≥2 in men and ≥3 in women.
	Hypertensive management should include a beta-blocker or non- hydropyridine CCB in case rate control is needed.