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2017 ; 14
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Atrial fibrillation: the current epidemic
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Morillo CA
; Banerjee A
; Perel P
; Wood D
; Jouven X
J Geriatr Cardiol
2017[Mar]; 14
(3
): 195-203
PMID28592963
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia diagnosed in clinical
practice. The consequences of AF have been clearly established in multiple large
observational cohort studies and include increased stroke and systemic embolism
rates if no oral anticoagulation is prescribed, with increased morbidity and
mortality. With the worldwide aging of the population characterized by a large
influx of "baby boomers" with or without risk factors for developing AF, an
epidemic is forecasted within the next 10 to 20 years. Although not all studies
support this evidence, it is clear that AF is on the rise and a significant
amount of health resources are invested in detecting and managing AF. This review
focuses on the worldwide burden of AF and reviews global health strategies
focused on improving detection, prevention and risk stratification of AF,
recently recommended by the World Heart Federation.