The SAFIRA study: A reflection on the prevalence and treatment patterns of atrial fibrillation and cardiovascular risk factors in 7500 elderly subjects
Introduction and Aim: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia and an important risk factor for ischemic stroke. The current ESC guidelines state that all patients aged 65 and over should be regularly screened for AF. The SAFIRA study aimed to determine the prevalence, epidemiology and clinic...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-04-01
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Series: | Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia (English Edition) |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2174204918300849 |