The Economic Impact of Caregiver For Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: An Italian Survey

Atrial fibrillation (also called AF) is an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) caused by anatomical and electrophysiological features of left atrium. It can increase the risk of blood clots which can lead to stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. An average of 2.04% of the population is living with AF and the role of caregiver is very relevant for them. Generally, caregiver is a family member (informal) or an expert (formal), who takes care of a person suffering from a chronic disease.
Source: Value in Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research