2021
DOI: 10.1136/bmjmilitary-2020-001665
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Characteristics of US military personnel with atrial fibrillation and associated deployment and retention rates

Abstract: IntroductionAtrial fibrillation (AF) is an arrhythmia impacting military occupational performances. Despite being a recognised disqualifying condition, there is no literature describing US military service members with AF. This study aims to describe members with AF diagnoses, the distribution of treatment strategies and associated deployment and retention rates.MethodsActive duty service members identified with AF from 2004 to 2019 were investigated. Cardiovascular profiles, AF management strategies and milit… Show more

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“…Murphy et al diagnosed Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW) in seven and Brugada syndrome in one of the recruits [ 17 ]. In the American army, 386 paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) emerged in 15 years of follow-up, 40% of which were deployed [ 18 ].…”
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“…Murphy et al diagnosed Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (WPW) in seven and Brugada syndrome in one of the recruits [ 17 ]. In the American army, 386 paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) emerged in 15 years of follow-up, 40% of which were deployed [ 18 ].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%