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Mohammad Alkubaisi1, Mohammed Hakim Shamran 2 , Faisal Al-Obaidi 3 , Azhar Alsalhi 4, Abdulelah Shdiefat5 , Ajeel Alajeel6, Asem Alchalabi 7
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Atrial Fibrillation among Jordanian Patients Mohammad Alkubaisi1, Mohammed Hakim Shamran 2 , Faisal Al-Obaidi 3 , Azhar Alsalhi 4, Abdulelah Shdi
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Publisher : Institute of Medico-legal Publications Pvt Ltd

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i4.11947

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To estimate the rate of atrial fibrillation (AF) among Jordanian patients, and to identify the clinical data ofsigns and symptoms, diagnostic criteria, complications, prognosis and management. A cross-sectional studyinvolving total- 126-AF patients who admitted to Prince Hamzah Hospital with diagnosis of AF. The studywas begun from January 2018 to July 2019. A non-probability (Convenience) sample of (126) patients withatrial fibrillation who are admitted to the cardiac unit at Prince Hamzah Hospital. A special standardizedquestion form is designed and to be filled by researcher after patient signing his consent paper. The studyincluded (126) Atrial Fibrillation Jordanian patients. The result find the age is important risk factor for atriapatient. The high percentage of patients distributed among old age group. AF was associated with chronicdiseases, such as hypertension (73.01%). In spite of the fact that atrial fibrillation is expected to be anepidemic disease within the next 20-30 years, no clear preventive programs especially for those who havehigh risk like diabetes mellitus, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and overweight regarding educationand changing lifestyle to reduce the incidence of atrial fibrillation.
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