Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an irregular or fluttering heartbeat that can lead to blood clots, cerebrovascular complications, heart failure, and other heart complications. This condition is significantly serious, increasing the risk of mortality and creating a considerable burden in terms of associated diseases. It is primarily associated with the development of heart failure and arterial thromboembolic events.
Atrial fibrillation is the most commonly diagnosed heart rhythm irregularity in hospital emergency departments. It accounts for more than 3% of general medical emergencies and more than 10% of hospitalizations in the medical field.[2] This condition is significantly serious, increasing the risk of mortality and generating a considerable burden in terms of associated diseases. It is primarily associated with the development of heart failure and arterial thromboembolic events.
