Polskie Archiwum Medycyny Wewnętrznej
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Pol. Arch. Med. Wewn. · Mar 2024
Does the atrial fibrillation still increase the risk of death? Results from the NOMED study in one-year follow-up.
Although atrial fibrillation (AF) is a well‑known risk factor for ischemic stroke and hospitalization, its effect on mortality has not been clearly established. ⋯ AF is an independent risk factor for death and cardiovascular hospitalization. The risk of death and stroke in patients with AF is significantly higher than in the patients without this arrhythmia. Oral anticoagulation in patients with AF significantly reduces the rates of death and stroke; however, its use is suboptimal in this group of patients.