Atrial fibrillation: clinical end-points, morbidity and mortality, life expectancy

Annales de cardiologie et d'angéiologie
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Abstract

Atrial fibrillation (AF) shortens life expectancy in patients with cardiovascular disease. Lone atrial fibrillation is not associated with an excess in mortality. However, lone atrial fibrillation decreases life expectancy when associated with comorbidities during its evolution.

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