Assertion: atrial fibrillation | /r/HasProperty | independent risk factor
Facets:
value: for death.6–8
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: It worsens heart failure and increases mortality in patients with myocardial infarction, and is an independent risk factor for death.6–8 The prevalence of atrial fibrillation increases with age, and the associated cost of medical care is high.9,10