Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke: Epidemiology

Abstract: The statistics for AFib are impressive. (online video available at: http://education.amjmed.com/video.php?event_id=445&stage_id=5&vcs=1). The principal risk with AFib, stroke or thrombotic embolism, is increased 5-fold in some series; AFib accounts for ≥15% of all strokes in the United States, 36% of strokes for individuals aged >80, and up to 20% of cryptogenic strokes, which means >100,000–125,000 embolic strokes per year, of which >20% are fatal. Patients with ischemic stroke and AFib are significantly (P
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: CME multimedia activities Source Type: research