Atrial fibrillation prevalence, awareness and management in a nationwide survey of adults in China

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Authors

Xin Du · Capital Medical University

Lizhu Guo · Capital Medical University

Shijun Xia · Capital Medical University

Jing Du · Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control

Craig S. Anderson · Peking University

Hisatomi Arima · Fukuoka University

Mark D. Huffman ·

Abstract

AF prevalence is higher than previously reported in China, with low awareness and large treatment gaps. Large-scale efforts are urgently needed to reduce AF adverse consequences.

Topics & Keywords

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Heart

Volume 107, Issue 7, pp. 535-541

DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2020-317915

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