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Turkish Real Life Atrial Fibrillation in Clinical Practice: TRAFFIC Study.

Can Yücel Karabay¹, Hakan Taşolar², Ayşegül Ülgen Kunak³

¹Department of Cardiology, Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Türkiye.

Anatolian Journal of Cardiology

|January 3, 2024

Summary

The Turkish Real Life Atrial Fibrillation in Clinical Practice (TRAFFIC) study will update atrial fibrillation (AF) prevalence data in Türkiye. It will also examine current treatment impacts and develop new risk prediction models for AF patients.

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Public Health
Epidemiology

Background:

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a widespread cardiac arrhythmia globally, increasing risks of stroke, thromboembolism, and mortality.
Previous AF prevalence data in Türkiye is outdated, with the last major study collected data up to 2006/07.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the current prevalence and incidence of AF in Türkiye.
To evaluate the effectiveness of contemporary treatments and risk management strategies for AF.
To develop novel prediction models for AF patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

A prospective, multicenter, observational registry of at least 1900 AF patients across 40 centers in Türkiye.
Collection of comprehensive data including demographics, medical history, clinical findings, risk scores (CHADS2-VASC2, HAS-BLED), and treatments.
Follow-up at 6, 12, 18, and 24 months with primary endpoints including systemic embolism and major bleeding events.

Main Results:

The 12-month follow-up results are anticipated by the end of 2023.
This study will provide crucial, up-to-date epidemiological data on AF in the Turkish population.

Conclusions:

The TRAFFIC study will offer current insights into AF prevalence, patient demographics, and risk profiles in Türkiye.
Findings will inform clinical practice by detailing how current treatments affect AF patients.
The study will facilitate advanced risk prediction modeling for improved AF management.