Global epidemiology of atrial fibrillation: An increasing epidemic and public health challenge

Atrial fibrillation is the most frequent cardiac arrhythmia. It has been estimated that 6-12 million people worldwide will suffer this condition in the US by 2050 and 17.9 million people in Europe by 2060. Atrial fibrillation is a major risk factor for ischemic stroke and provokes important economic...

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Published in:	International journal of stroke Vol. 16; no. 2; p. 217
Main Authors:	Lippi, Giuseppe, Sanchis-Gomar, Fabian, Cervellin, Gianfranco
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.02.2021
Subjects:	Atrial Fibrillation - epidemiology Epidemics Global Health Humans Incidence Prevalence Public Health Stroke - epidemiology mortality epidemiology screening morbidity Atrial fibrillation prevention
ISSN:	1747-4949, 1747-4949
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