Trends and Disparities in Stroke-Related Mortality among Patients with Atrial Fibrillation in the United States: A CDC-WONDER Analysis, 1999–2024
Background & Objective: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major risk factor associated with stroke and strongly influences cardiovascular mortality. Our study aims to measure changes in mortality in patients with AF and stroke from 1999 to 2024 and assess gaps according to demographic and geographic groups. Methodology: We...