Abstract 161: Atrial Fibrillation in India: Insights from the PINNACLE India Outpatient Registry [Session Title: Poster Session I]

Conclusion: AF is tough to diagnose since it is often asymptomatic and clinicians need many tests to confirm diagnosis. Lack of documentation or detection of AF and its associated conditions is a concern. AF can lead to life threatening problems such as stroke and heart failure. The surveillance of AF in India is important in order to identify opportunities for intervention. Continued data collection through the use of a cardiovascular registry can improve the understanding of AF in India.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - June 2, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Glusenkamp, N. T., Risch, S. A., Kerkar, P., Kumar, G., Oetgen, W. J. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session I Source Type: research