Aims The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of patients with atrial fibrillation
(AF) enrolled in the Central Registry of the German Competence NETwork on Atrial …

Aims To describe atrial fibrillation (AF) management in member countries of the European
Society of Cardiology (ESC) and to verify cardiology practices against guidelines. Methods …

Background In contrast to surveys in cardiologist settings, presentation and management of
atrial fibrillation (AF) in primary care patients is less well studied. Methods and results The …

Objective Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and an important risk
factor for stroke. Treatment with anticoagulants substantially reduces risk of stroke. Current …

Abstract Background The EURObservational Research Programme-Atrial Fibrillation
General Registry Pilot Phase (EORP-AF Pilot) provides systematic collection of …

Aims We sought to describe the management of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) in Europe
after the release of the 2010 AF Guidelines of the European Society of Cardiology. Methods …

Due to improved implementation of guidelines, new scoring approaches to improve risk
categorisation, and introduction of novel oral anticoagulants, medical management of …

Aims Atrial fibrillation (AF) is commonly associated with a high risk of stroke,
thromboembolism, and mortality. The 1-year follow-up of the EURObservational Research …

Aims Given the advances in atrial fibrillation (AF) management and the availability of new
European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines, there is a need for the systematic …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major cause of ischemic stroke and the number of AF patients is
increasing. Thus, up-to-date multifaceted data about the characteristics of AF patients, their …