Atrial fibrillation incidence, prevalence, predictors, and adverse outcomes in acute coronary syndromes: A pooled analysis of data from 8 million patients

ConclusionOne in nine patients with ACS has AF, with a high proportion of newly diagnosed AF. AF, in particular newly diagnosed AF, is associated with poor short-term and long-term outcomes in patients with ACS.

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - January 18, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jean Jacques Noubiap, Thomas A. Agbaedeng, Ulrich F. Nyaga, Dennis H. Lau, Matthew I. Worthley, Stephen J. Nicholls, Prashanthan Sanders Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research