Who is affected by atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of persistent irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia).1
- Studies estimate that more than 2 million people in the United States have atrial fibrillation.
- The number of people with this condition increases sharply with age and is most common in people older than age 60.
- Atrial fibrillation affects men slightly more often than it affects women.
| Author: | Robin Parks, MS | Last Updated: January 18, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine Laurence Epstein, MD - Cardiac Electrophysiologist | |
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