Epidemiology and clinical implications of atrial fibrillation among stroke patients in Ethiopia: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a significant risk factor for stroke, imposing a substantial burden on healthcare systems. While studies have shown varying AF prevalence among stroke patients, limited pooled data exists in low-resource settings like Ethiopia. This hinders our understanding of the problem's extent and limits effective prevention and management strategies. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the pooled prevalence of atrial fibrillation among stroke patients in Ethiopia.

Methods

The searches were carried out in electronic databases such as PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, Science Direct, Web of Science, and Google Scholar. Observational study designs were selected, and studies published until 30 November 2023 addressing the prev

SUBMITTER: Mecha M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11479544 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature