Trends in the prevalence and management of atrial fibrillation in general practice in England and Wales, 1994-1998: analysis of data from the general practice research database

摘要

Objective-To determine the prevalence of atrial fibrillation in England and Wales, and exam- ine trends in its treatment with warfarin and aspirin between 1994 and 1998. Design-Analysis of data from the general practice research database. Setting-England and Wales. Patients-1.4 million patients registered with 211 general practices. Main outcome measures-Age and sex specific prevalence rates of aspirin.