Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is a condition that causes the heart to beat irregularly, affecting approximately 350,000 Canadians. Generally, the risk of developing AFib increases with age and with other risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and underlying heart disease. One of the main complications of AFib is stroke.
Individuals with AFib have a risk of stroke that is 3 to 5 times greater than those without AFib. Preventing stroke in these patients is a key focus of our cardiovascular team.
References available upon request.
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Stroke Prevention
The impact of gender on atrial fibrillation patients’ knowledge and perceptions of oral anticoagulant therapy
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Stroke Prevention
The impact of age on atrial fibrillation patients’ knowledge and perceptions of oral anticoagulant therapy.
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Stroke Prevention
How the perception of the seriousness of atrial fibrillation and patient involvement in OAC choice differs in Canada, France, Germany, Japan and USA