Does atrial fibrillation increase the risk of mortality compared to the general population?
Atrial fibrillation is associated with a 4-fold increased risk of mortality, primarily driven by cerebral infarction, highlighting the critical need for stroke prevention.
Patients with atrial fibrillation had a 4 times increased risk of mortality compared with the general population. However, the impact of atrial fibrillation on mortality decreased with age and in men. Cerebral infarction was the most common cause of death, and more attention should be paid to reducing the risk of stroke.
Lee et al. (Wed,) studied this question.
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