Quantifying the burden of atrial fibrillation: impact of existing and new treatments and the potential for prevention [ 2012 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Joseph Hung (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Brendan Mcquillan ,  A/Pr Thomas Briffa ,  Prof Derek Chew ,  Prof John Eikelboom
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Brief description Atrial fibrillation (AF) causes considerable morbidity and burden to the Australian economy. We will quantify the prevalent burden and costs of hospitalised AF, ascertain the risk of major events associated with AF and the impact of existing treatments, and determine the population-attributable risk for AF due to emerging risk factors. Our data will inform clinicians and health policy makers regarding the most effective allocation of expensive health care resources to minimise the burden of AF.

Funding Amount $AUD 398,395.24

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant