Prevalence of diagnosed atrial fibrillation in adults: national implications for rhythm management and stroke prevention: the AnTicoagulation and Risk Factors in Atrial …
AS Go, EM Hylek, KA Phillips, YC Chang, LE Henault… - Jama, 2001 - jamanetwork.com
ContextAtrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia in elderly persons and a potent risk
factor for stroke. However, recent prevalence and projected future numbers of persons with
atrial fibrillation are not well described. ObjectiveTo estimate prevalence of atrial fibrillation
and US national projections of the numbers of persons with atrial fibrillation through the year
2050. Design, Setting, and PatientsCross-sectional study of adults aged 20 years or older
who were enrolled in a large health maintenance organization in California and who had …
factor for stroke. However, recent prevalence and projected future numbers of persons with
atrial fibrillation are not well described. ObjectiveTo estimate prevalence of atrial fibrillation
and US national projections of the numbers of persons with atrial fibrillation through the year
2050. Design, Setting, and PatientsCross-sectional study of adults aged 20 years or older
who were enrolled in a large health maintenance organization in California and who had …
