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January 8, 2026Turkish Journal of Family PracticeOpen Access

Investigation of atrial fibrillation frequency in relation to possible thromboembolic events in geriatric patients attending family medicine outpatient clinics

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Key result

The prevalence of atrial fibrillation in individuals over 65 years of age was found to be 10.96%, with a significant proportion of these individuals at a high risk for stroke as indicated by the CHA2DS2-VASc score.

Authors

TDTuğba DağaşanGDGöksel DağaşanMKMervegül Kaya

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Overview

Investigates the relationship between atrial fibrillation frequency and thromboembolic risk in geriatric patients, implying the need for early detection and intervention.

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore the frequency of atrial fibrillation and its association with thromboembolic events in patients over 65.
  • Conducted electrocardiography (ECG) on patients over 65 attending family medicine clinics.
  • Included patients without a prior atrial fibrillation diagnosis.
  • Utilized CHA2DS2-VASc score for thromboembolism risk assessment.
  • Atrial fibrillation was found in 11% of the participants.
  • The majority of patients with atrial fibrillation (87.5%) had a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 2 or higher.
  • Patients with a history of cardiac surgery had a significantly higher incidence of atrial fibrillation.

Study Design

Type

Cross-Sectional (n=146)

Multicenter

No

PICO

P
Population
Atrial fibrillation (n=146)
I
Intervention / Comparator
Electrocardiography screening vs No treatment
O
Primary Outcome
Incidence of atrial fibrillation

Limitations

  • Small sample size
  • Single-center study
  • Limited generalizability due to the focus on patients attending family medicine outpatient clinic

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Dağaşan et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Atrial fibrillation (n=146). Electrocardiography screening vs. No treatment was evaluated on Incidence of atrial fibrillation. The prevalence of atrial fibrillation in individuals over 65 years of age was found to be 10.96%, with a significant proportion of these individuals at a high risk for stroke as indicated by the CHA2DS2-VASc score.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6960877dfa51ca23bb980a00https://doi.org/10.54308/turkjfampract.2025.861
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