Findings from the clinical history of patients with atrial fibrillation (n = 56)
| n | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension | 10 | 17.9 |
| Stroke/TIA | 4 | 7.1 |
| Myocardial infarction | 6 | 10.7 |
| Cardiac failure | 18 | 32.1 |
| Palpitations | 18 | 32.1 |
| Rheumatic fever | 3 | 5.4 |
| Warfarin | 12 | 21.4 |
| Aspirin | 23 | 41.1 |
| Digoxin | 34 | 60.7 |
| NSAIDs | 8 | 14.3 |
| Bleeding contraindications | 2 | 3.6 |
TIA, transient ischaemic attack; NSAIDs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.