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A study in Denmark shows a rise in atrial fibrillation, with heart failure and stroke as major complications. Researchers emphasize the need for better prevention and treatment of heart failure alongside traditional focus on stroke prevention.
Researchers from the Danish Center for Health Services Research at Aalborg University have examined the incidence of atrial fibrillation and complications following atrial fibrillation in the entire Danish population in the period 2000-2022. The results reveal that the number of individuals diagnosed with atrial fibrillation during their lifetime has increased from 1 out of 4 to 1 out of 3.
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