Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke in Elderly Patients
The increasing prevalence of stroke, with an estimated annual cost of $71.5 billion, has made it a major health problem that increases disability and death, particularly in patients with atrial fibrillation. Although advanced age and atrial fibrillation are recognized as strong risk factors for stro...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Advocate Aurora Health
2016-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews |
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| Online Access: | http://digitalrepository.aurorahealthcare.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1409&context=jpcrr |