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Prognosis of Atrial Fibrillation


The prognosis of Atrial Fibrillation will depend on various factors such as the following:

  • Overall health and if there are other problems with the heart
  • Response to the treatment given
  • Symptoms
  • Type of atrial fibrillation
  • Age
Individuals with atrial fibrillation are two times more likely to die than individuals in sinus rhythm. The mortality rate of individuals with atrial fibrillation is linked with the severity and presence of concomitant cardiovascular disease. Although the risk of a stroke and premature death is increased with atrial fibrillation, the risks are even greater when there are other health problems that are untreated like coronary artery disease and high blood pressure.

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References
  1. W.B Kannel, P.A Wolf, E.J Benjamin, D Levy, Prevalence, incidence, prognosis, and predisposing conditions for atrial fibrillation: population-based estimates, The American Journal of Cardiology, Volume 82, Issue 7, Supplement 1, 16 October 1998, Pages 2N-9N, ISSN 0002-9149, 10.1016/S0002-9149(98)00583-9.
  2. William B. Kannel, Emelia J. Benjamin, Current Perceptions of the Epidemiology of Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiology Clinics, Volume 27, Issue 1, February 2009, Pages 13-24, ISSN 0733-8651, 10.1016/j.ccl.2008.09.015.