Proportion of patients with atrial fibrillation seen with specified condition/illness, April 2001 to March 2002
| Condition/illness | Men (%) | Women (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 24.8 | 27.1 |
| Lower respiratory tract infection | 16.5 | 20.4 |
| Coronary heart disease—miscellaneous | 16.2 | 12.6 |
| Heart failure | 15.3 | 19.8 |
| Upper respiratory tract infection (excluding sore throat) | 9.5 | 11.1 |
| Chest pain | 9.2 | 9.1 |
| Miscellaneous | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Breathlessness | 9.2 | 13.2 |
| Back problems | 9.2 | – |
| Diabetes | 8.2 | – |
| Urinary tract infection | – | 11.9 |
| Stroke | 4.7 | 4.7 |