Predictors of participation in atrial fibrillation screening among community residents in China

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia and affects 33.5 to 46.3 million people worldwide.1,2 China faces a similar challenge of AF burden. According to a national epidemiology study, at least 790 million adults aged 45 or older have been diagnosed with AF in China.3 An increase in the incidence and prevalence of AF is expected due to population aging, surging cardiovascular risk factors, and accumulating comorbidities (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, obesity).4 AF could increase the risk of stroke, and at least a quarter of ischemic stroke cases are caused by AF.
Source: Heart and Lung - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Source Type: research