Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
TO ASSESS CLINICAL PROFILE AMONG PATIENTS OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE
Dr Divya Kasat, Dr. Sameer Inamdar, Dr. Suyash Tated, Dr. Aamir Khan, Dr. Aishwarya Lonkar
JCDR. 2024: 1495 -1507
Abstract
Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia associated with increased risks of stroke, heart failure, and mortality. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical characteristics, risk factors, and complications of AF patients. Material and Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted over 18 months at Sri Aurobindo Medical College and Post Graduate Institute, Indore, involving 75 patients diagnosed with AF. Inclusion criteria included patients over 18 years of age diagnosed via ECG. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and clinical evaluations, including echocardiography, to assess the causes and complications of AF.
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