Naslov
Prevalence of asymptomatic atrial fibrillation among multimorbid elderly patients: diagnostic implications

Autori
Vio, Riccardo ; Giordani, Andrea S. ; Alturki, Ahmed ; Čulić, Viktor ; Vitale, Raffaele ; China, Paolo ; Themistoclakis, Sakis ; Vanoli, Emilio ; Proietti, Riccardo

Izvornik
MINERVA CARDIOLOGY AND ANGIOLOGY (2724-5683) 70 (2022), 5; 583-593

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Atrial fibrillation ; Aged ; Multimorbidity ; Polypharmacy ; Diagnosis

Sažetak
Advancing age of the global population is one of the main reasons for the uprising trend in atrial fibrillation (AF) prevalence worldwide leading to a proper "AF epidemic". Strictly related to the increasing prevalence of AF in the elderly is the relevant burden of cardiac end extra-cardiac comorbidities that these patients show. Patients with AF are frequently asymptomatic (i.e., asymptomatic or silent AF) and thus the arrhythmia is generally underdiagnosed. Detainment of proper treatment in elderly and comorbid patients may potentially result in significant morbidity and mortality. Therefore, in recent years. several screening strategies (systematic vs opportunistic screening) for asymptomatic AF have been developed and early diagnosis of AF is an important treatment goal that can improve prognosis. This review will focus on the prevalence of asymptomatic AF in the elderly, frequently associated comorbidities, screening strategies, and implications for a correct AF diagnosis.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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