Defining causes of hospitalization associated with atrial fibrillation – why is it so important? Review article

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Published: Sep 30, 2015
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atrial fibrillation, treatment costs, risk factors, hospital admissions, comorbidities

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Justyna Trelewicz-Sosnowska
Katedra i Klinika Chorób Wewnętrznych, Nadciśnienia Tętniczego i Angiologii, Samodzielny Publiczny Centralny Szpital Kliniczny w Warszawie

Abstract

Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia in the clinical practice. Increased prevalence of this condition in recent years demands that special attention should be given to this issue. It causes a serious public health problem and treating this arrhythmia presents a significant burden on hospital budget. High direct costs related to atrial fibrillation are caused by hospitalisations and in-hospital procedures. To reduce the hospital burden it is important to define causes of hospitalisations associated with atrial fibrillation and thereby understand comorbidities.

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Trelewicz-Sosnowska , J. (2015). Defining causes of hospitalization associated with atrial fibrillation – why is it so important?. Cardiology in Practice, 9(3), 48-52. Retrieved from https://journalsmededu.pl/index.php/kwp/article/view/1339
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