The Heart Rhythm Society/American College of Physicians Atrial Fibrillation Screening and Education Initiative

The prevalence of both atrial fibrillation (AF) and stroke is increasing. Stroke is common in AF and can have devastating consequences, especially when AF is unrecognized, and anticoagulation is not initiated.

Source: Heart Rhythm - April 3, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Lynda E. Rosenfeld, Alpesh Navin Amin, Jonathan C. Hsu, Asa Oxner, Mellanie True Hills, David S. Frankel Source Type: research