Worldwide Epidemiology of Atrial Fibrillation: A Global Burden of Disease 2010 Study
Background— The global burden of atrial fibrillation (AF) is unknown. Methods and Results— We systematically reviewed population-based studies of AF published from 1980 to 2010 from the 21 Global Burden of Disease regions to estimate global/regional ...
S. Chugh+14 more
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Correlation of Atrial Fibrillation with Left Atrial Volume in Patients with Mitral Stenosis. a Single Centre Study From Pakistan [PDF]
Background: Rheumatic heart disease has a strong association with mitral valve stenosis. Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common complications of this condition and is a poor prognostic factor.
Ahmad, B. (Bilal)+5 more
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Short runs of atrial arrhythmia and stroke risk: a European-wide online survey among stroke physicians and cardiologists [PDF]
Methods: An online survey of cardiologists and stroke physicians was carried out to assess current management of patients with short runs of atrial arrhythmia within Europe. Results: Respondents included 311 clinicians from 32 countries.
Abdul-Rahim, A.H.+5 more
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Does Atrial Fibrillation Increase the Risk of New Onset Myocardial Infarction? [PDF]
Background Atrial fibrillation is the most obvious arrhythmia in medical practice. Atrial fibrillation has been listed as one of the eight fastest-growing causes of death since 1990.
Yujing HAO, Jie YU, Quanle HAN, Ruiying MAO, Jing YU, Lihua SONG, Shouling WU
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Epidemiology of Atrial Fibrillation in the 21st Century
Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Accompanying the aging of populations worldwide, and increased survival with chronic diseases, the incidence and prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) are rising, justifying the term global epidemic.
J. Kornej+3 more
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Comparison of the Relationship Between Inflammatory Markers and Atrial Fibrillation Burden
Background: Atrial fibrillation is a complex disease with irregular ventricular response and tachycardia as a result of irregular and rapid contraction of the atria, with poor cardiovascular outcomes unless treated. Various mechanisms are involved in its
Sefa Erdi Ömür+2 more
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Guidelines summarize and evaluate all currently available evidence on a particular issue with the aim of assisting physicians in selecting the best management strategy for an individual patient suffering from a given condition, taking into account the ...
A. Camm+66 more
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BackgroundCatheter ablation (CA) for symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF) offers the best outcomes for patients. Despite the benefits of CA, a significant proportion of patients suffer a recurrence; hence, there is scope to potentially improve outcomes ...
N. Fitzpatrick+14 more
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Preditores de fibrilação atrial de novo em unidade de cuidados intensivos não cardíaca [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: To assess the predictors of de novo atrial fibrillation in patients in a non-cardiac intensive care unit. METHODS: A total of 418 hospitalized patients were analyzed between January and September 2016 in a non-cardiac intensive care unit.
Augusto, J+4 more
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Clinical characteristics, management, and control of permanent vs. nonpermanent atrial fibrillation: insights from the RealiseAF survey. [PDF]
Atrial fibrillation can be categorized into nonpermanent and permanent atrial fibrillation. There is less information on permanent than on nonpermanent atrial fibrillation patients.
Jan Murin+5 more
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