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Prevalence of Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation in Adults

JAMA · 2001 · Vol. 285(18) · pp. 2370–2370

Alan S. Go✉(Kaiser Permanente)Elaine M. Hylek(Kaiser Permanente)Kathleen A. Phillips(Kaiser Permanente)Yuchiao Chang(Kaiser Permanente)Lori Henault(Kaiser Permanente)Joe V. Selby(Kaiser Permanente)Daniel E. Singer(Kaiser Permanente)

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Abstract

Our study confirms that atrial fibrillation is common among older adults and provides a contemporary basis for estimates of prevalence in the United States. The number of patients with atrial fibrillation is likely to increase 2.5-fold during the next 50 years, reflecting the growing proportion of elderly individuals. Coordinated efforts are needed to face the increasing challenge of optimal stroke prevention and rhythm management in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmiasAtrial fibrillationMedicineStroke (engine)Confidence intervalInternal medicineCross-sectional studyPopulationCardiologyFibrillationPediatrics

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overAtrial FibrillationCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleForecastingHumansMaleMiddle AgedUnited StatesPrevalenceCost of IllnessStroke

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