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AFib Might Be Far More Common Than We Think

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age, 54% women, 50% White), finding that a whopping 2M (6.8%) of them had been diagnosed with AFib. AFib rates increased dramatically during the study period, from 4.49% in 2005-2009 to 6.82% in 2015-2019. the researchers estimate that at least 10.55M Americans are currently diagnosed with AFib, representing 4.48% the U.S.

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RBBB and LAFB. Is it trifascicular block? The complexities of Wenckebach, with Ken Grauer analysis.

Dr. Smith's ECG Blog

The physiologic reason for this — is thought to be the result of momentarily increased circulation from mechanical contraction arising from the "sandwiched in" QRS complex. That said — the term, “trifascicular block” is no longer recommended ( Surawicz et al, Circulation — AHA/ACCF/HRS Recs, 2009 ).