August 17, 2004Circulation2,056 citations
Lifetime Risk for Development of Atrial Fibrillation
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Structured PICO
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Population
Men and women 40 years of age and older
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Outcome
Development of atrial fibrillationhard clinical
The lifetime risk of developing atrial fibrillation is substantial (1 in 4 for adults 40 years and older), highlighting a major public health burden.
Abstract
Lifetime risks for development of AF are 1 in 4 for men and women 40 years of age and older. Lifetime risks for AF are high (1 in 6), even in the absence of antecedent congestive heart failure or myocardial infarction. These substantial lifetime risks underscore the major public health burden posed by AF and the need for further investigation into predisposing conditions, preventive strategies, and more effective therapies.
Cite This Study
Lloyd‐Jones et al. (2004) studied this question.