Journal article
Characteristics and outcomes of atrial fibrillation in patients without traditional risk factors: an RE-LY AF registry analysis
Abstract
AIMS: Data on patient characteristics, prevalence, and outcomes of atrial fibrillation (AF) patients without traditional risk factors, often labelled 'lone AF', are sparse.
METHODS AND RESULTS: The RE-LY AF registry included 15 400 individuals who presented to emergency departments with AF in 47 countries. This analysis focused on patients without traditional risk factors, including age ≥60 years, hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart …
Authors
Kloosterman M; Oldgren J; Conen D; Wong JA; Connolly SJ; Avezum A; Yusuf S; Ezekowitz MD; Wallentin L; Ntep-Gweth M
Journal
EP Europace, Vol. 22, No. 6, pp. 870–877
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
June 1, 2020
DOI
10.1093/europace/euz360
ISSN
1099-5129