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What is the prevalence of atrial fibrillation and compliance with antithrombotic therapy guidelines in a 75-year-old population?
What is the prevalence of atrial fibrillation and compliance with antithrombotic therapy guidelines in a 75-year-old population?
In a 75-year-old population, the prevalence of AF is 10%, with high compliance to antithrombotic guidelines and a low rate of previously undiagnosed AF.
Supports effective detection and guideline adherence in older adults; leaves open need for prospective screening trials.
Ten percent (95% CI 8.2-12.2%) in this 75-year-old population had AF. Compliance with international guidelines regarding antithrombotic therapy was high. Previously undiagnosed AF was found in only 10 out of 916 (1.1%).
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