Causes of death of patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation in Asians

ConclusionDeath due to ischemic stroke was responsible for only 4.7% of all deaths in Asian AF patients. Non-CV death, such as infection/sepsis or malignancy, was more far more prevalent than CV death in Asian AF patients. An improved integrated care approach is needed to reduce the prevalence of non-CV death in Asian AF patients.

Source: PLoS One - March 1, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Rungroj Krittayaphong Source Type: research