Why the study?
What is the incidence and long-term recurrence rate of newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation in patients hospitalized for acute medical illness?
Population
Patients hospitalised for medical illness who developed newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation.
Design
Systematic_review
Follow-up
5 years
Authors
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Supports extended AF monitoring after acute medical illness; extends recurrence risk estimates from systematic data.
What is the incidence and long-term recurrence rate of newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation in patients hospitalized for acute medical illness?
Atrial fibrillation occurring transiently during acute medical illness is associated with a high rate of long-term recurrence (approximately 50% at 5 years), highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring.
Um et al. (2018) studied this question.
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