Despite relatively lower prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in Asians (~ 1%) than in
Caucasians (~ 2%), Asia has a much higher overall disease burden because of its …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common heart arrhythmia. Untreated AF incurs a
considerable burden of stroke and associated healthcare costs. Asians have AF risk factors …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia, causing a 2-fold increase in
mortality and a 5-fold increase in stroke. The Asian population is rapidly aging, and in 2050 …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia. In 2050, it is
estimated that there will be 72 million AF patients in Asia, accounting for almost 2.9 million …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia conferring a fivefold increased risk of
stroke. Stroke prevention is the cornerstone of management of patients with AF. Asians have …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia encountered in daily clinical practice in China.
It is also one of the most important risk factors to increased morbidity and mortality. The most …

The consensus of the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS) on stroke prevention in
atrial fibrillation (AF) has been published in 2017 which provided useful clinical guidance for …

The consensus of the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS) on stroke prevention in
atrial fibrillation (AF) has been published in 2017 which provided useful clinical guidance for …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) has become a major health burden in Asia. It is estimated that in year
2050 Asia will have 72 million AF patients, and 2.9 million among them will suffer from AF …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac abnormality associated with ischemic
stroke. Anticoagulant therapy plays an important role in the prevention of stroke associated …