Afib is a Real Burden.
Patient Burden
Patients with Afib have:
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Decrease in general and mental health8
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Decreased cognitive function9,10,11
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Approximately 10 outpatient hospital visits and > 50 physician encounters per year on average12
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Heightened anxiety about medications13
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Burnout from frequent follow-up appointments14
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Up to a 47% reduction in quality of life15-19