The consensus of the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS) on stroke prevention in
atrial fibrillation (AF) has been published in 2017 which provided useful clinical guidance for …

The consensus of the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Society (APHRS) on stroke prevention in
atrial fibrillation (AF) has been published in 2017 which provided useful clinical guidance for …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia, causing a 2-fold increase in
mortality and a 5-fold increase in stroke. The Asian population is rapidly aging, and in 2050 …

Despite relatively lower prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in Asians (~ 1%) than in
Caucasians (~ 2%), Asia has a much higher overall disease burden because of its …

Concepts and our approaches to stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF) have changed
markedly over the last decade. There has been an evolution over the approach to stroke and …

Aims Contemporary data regarding atrial fibrillation (AF) management and current use of
oral anticoagulants (OACs) for stroke prevention are needed. Methods and results The …

In recent years the management of atrial fibrillation patients has progressively and
substantially changed because of the introduction of new treatments and the availability of …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia. In 2050, it is
estimated that there will be 72 million AF patients in Asia, accounting for almost 2.9 million …

Importance Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with an increase in mortality and morbidity,
with a substantial increase in stroke and systemic thromboembolism. Strokes related to AF …

Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) have changed the landscape for
stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF). Given the huge burden of AF in Asians, more …