Background Worldwide atrial fibrillation (AF) prevalence varies between 0.1% and 4.0%,
and has been increasing. Little is known about the prevalence of AF in Brazil. Our objective …

Aims Although an increasing prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) has been reported
worldwide, there are few studies from low-and middle-income countries. Our objective is to …

Background: Atrial fibrillation or flutter (AFF) is the most common sustained cardiac
arrhythmia. Limited data can be found on AFF epidemiology in South America. Objective …

Background While some international studies have published epidemiologic overviews of
atrial fibrillation (AF) for the Latin America region, detailed data at the national level are …

Objective We evaluated stroke risk in patients with single time-point screen-detected atrial
fibrillation (AF) and the effect of oral anticoagulants (OACs). Methods Consecutive patients …

Background The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of atrial fibrillation
(AF) in the general population and to validate an administrative diagnosis register, ie, the …

Background: A general-population approach has been advocated to improve the screening
of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). A more pragmatic alternative may be targeted …

Aims Despite the increased prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF), data for the implementation
of nationwide screening programmes are limited. The aim of this national screening study …

Background: Individuals with atrial fibrillation (AF) face a fivefold increased risk of ischaemic
stroke compared with those without the condition. Recent studies suggest that individuals …

Aims In a recent position paper, the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) proposed
an algorithm for the screening and management of arrhythmias using digital devices. In …