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Lifetime Risk for AF in the Absence of Antecedent or Concurrent Diagnosis of CHF or Myocardial Infarction
| Index Age, y | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Lifetime risk for AF without antecedent or concurrent CHF | ||
| 40 | 20.5 | 17.0 |
| 50 | 20.5 | 17.3 |
| 60 | 20.3 | 17.4 |
| 70 | 19.1 | 17.0 |
| 80 | 17.6 | 15.9 |
| Lifetime risk for AF without antecedent or concurrent CHF or myocardial infarction | ||
| 40 | 16.3 | 15.6 |
| 50 | 16.6 | 15.9 |
| 60 | 16.8 | 16.1 |
| 70 | 16.5 | 15.9 |
| 80 | 16.0 | 14.8 |
All values are percentages.
From: DM Lloyd-Jones et al. Circulation. 2004;110:1042–1046.
