| AF | atrial fibrillation |
| LV | left ventricular |
| CVRF | cardiovascular risk factors |
| LDL | low-density lipoprotein |
| VKA | vitamin K antagonists |
| LMWH | low-molecular-weight heparin |
| CRNMB | clinically relevant non-major bleeding |
| CCI | Charlson Comorbidity Index |
| DOAC | direct oral anticoagulant |
| LAA | left atrial appendage |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| NTpro-BNP | N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide |
| BNP | B-type natriuretic peptide |
| BMI | body mass index |
| LA | left atrium |
| LVEF | left ventricular ejection |
| LV GLS | left global longitudinal strain |
| CA | catheter ablation |
| ICD | implantable cardioverter defibrillation |