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A review of four European countries found consistent atrial fibrillation prevalence but undertreatment across all countries, with France having the lowest stroke incidence and Romania the highest.
This review highlights that while AF prevalence is consistent across four European countries, there are significant disparities in stroke outcomes and widespread undertreatment of AF.
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Undertreatment of AF persists across Europe with varying stroke outcomes; supports targeted research into country-specific drivers before practice changes.
Ceornodolea et al. (2017) conducted a review in Atrial fibrillation and stroke. Management of atrial fibrillation and stroke was evaluated. A review of four European countries found consistent atrial fibrillation prevalence but undertreatment across all countries, with France having the lowest stroke incidence and Romania the highest.
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