Incidence and Prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation and Associated Mortality Among Medicare Beneficiaries: 1993–2007

Jonathan P. Piccini; Bradley G. Hammill; Moritz F. Sinner; Paul N. Jensen; Adrian F. Hernandez; Susan R. Heckbert; Emelia Benjamin; Lesley H. Curtis

doi:10.1161/circoutcomes.111.962688

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Among older Medicare beneficiaries, incident AF is common and has remained relatively stable for more than a decade. Incident AF is associated with significant comorbidity and mortality; death occurs in one-quarter of beneficiaries within 1 year.

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