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Title
Prevalence of atrial fibrillation and eligibility for anticoagulants in the community.
Authors
Sudlow, M; Thomson, R; Thwaites, B; Rodgers, H; Kenny, R A
Abstract
Anticoagulants are effective in the prevention of stroke in atrial fibrillation and flutter (AF). We aimed to find out the prevalence of AF in the UK and to estimate the proportion of patients with AF who might benefit from anticoagulation.