Prevalence of atrial fibrillation in northern sri lanka: a study protocol for a cross- sectional household survey

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• who: Shribavan Kanesamoorthy u200d u200d and collaborators from the Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia globallyIt is associated with a fivefold risk in stroke, but early diagnosis and effective treatment can reduce this risk. AF is often underdiagnosed, particularly in low-u00adincome and middle-u00adincome countries (LMICs) where screening for AF is not always feasible or considered common practice in primary care settings. Epidemiological data on AF in LMICs is often incomplete particularly in vulnerable populations. This LMIC research collaborative aims to identify the prevalence of AF in the Northern Sri Lankan community. Methods and . . .
  

   

  

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