Prevalence of atrial fibrillation in elderly subjects (the Cardiovascular Health Study).

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Published in Am J Cardiol on August 01, 1994

Authors

C D Furberg, B M Psaty, T A Manolio, J M Gardin, V E Smith, P M Rautaharju

Associated clinical trials:

Clinical Data Validation of Novel Wireless Cortrium C3 Monitor for Continuous Electrocardiogram Measurements | NCT02714907

Effects of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion | NCT00510900

Early Dronedarone Versus Usual Care to Improve Outcomes in Persons With Newly Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation (CHANGE AFIB) | NCT05130268

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