Prevalence, characteristics and additional stroke risk stratification: an analysis of the Atrial Fibrillation cohort within the REMEDY study
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia and may be complicated by embolic stroke. It is also associated with a significant risk of heart failure and mortality. The burden of rheumatic heart disease remains great in the developing world. The prevalence of AF in those with r...
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| Format: | Dissertation |
| Language: | English |
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University of Cape Town
2017
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/25262 |