PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Vinall, Maria
ED  - Chugh, Sumeet S.
ED  - Albert, Christine M.
ED  - Benjamin, Emelia J.
TI  - An Update on the Epidemiology of Atrial Fibrillation
DP  - 2015 Aug 02
TA  - MD Conference Express
PG  - 2--3
VI  - 15
IP  - 12
4099  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/15/12/2.short
4100  - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/15/12/2.full
AB  - The incidence of atrial fibrillation is increasing worldwide. Early detection by increased awareness, coupled with targeted screening programs and the recognition of new emerging risk factors, may lower rates of morbidity and mortality. Prevention can best be achieved with anticoagulation, changes in lifestyle, and optimal control of risk factors.