Atrial fibrillation (AF) and stroke: prevelance, incidence, and attributable risk
| Age (years) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60–69 | 70–79 | 80–89 | 90+ | |
| Prevalence of AF in general practice (%)1 | 1.5% | 5.3% | 6.6% | 8% |
| Stroke events occurring in presence of AF (%)15 | 8.5% | 18.8% | 30.7% | |
| Stroke events attributable to AF (%)15 | 2.8% | 9.9% | 23.5% | |
| 65–74 | 75–84 | 85+ | ||
| Incidence of stroke (per 100 000)14 | 690 | 1428 | 2009 | |