Factors that influence awareness and treatment of atrial fibrillation in older adults
Conclusions: With projected doubling of numbers of persons over 80 in the next 30 years in the British Isles, detection and management of AF is pressing. Two-thirds of adults at high risk of stroke were inadequately treated. More regular screening for AF, application of criteria for stroke and bleeding risk and awareness of factors influencing diagnosis and treatment is recommended.
Source: QJM - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Frewen, J., Finucane, C., Cronin, H., Rice, C., Kearney, P. M., Harbison, J., Kenny, R. A. Tags: Original papers Source Type: research
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