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References

  1. CDC. Atrial Fibrillation Fact Sheet.  https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/atrial_fibrillation.htm, 8 Sept. 2020. Accessed 19 Sept. 2020.
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  3. Go A, Hylek E, Phillips K, Chang Y, et al. Prevalence of Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation in Adults: National implications for rhythm management and stroke prevention: the AnTicoagulation and Risk Factors In Atrial Fibrillation (ATRIA) Study. JAMA. 2001; 285(18): 2370-5.  http://jama.ama-assn.org/content/285/18/2370.abstract
  4. Chugh SS, Haymoeller R, NarayananK et al. Worldwide epidemiology of atrial fibrillation: a Global Burden of Disease 2010 study. Circ. 2014; 129:837-847.