An estimated half a million Australians are living with atrial fibrillation, the most common irregular heartbeat. 3 Alarmingly, as many as 30% of those living with atrial fibrillation remain undiagnosed. 4 1-in-3 Australians are at risk of developing atrial fibrillation in their lifetime, 2 increasing their risk of stroke, heart failure and dementia. 5 Monday, 18 September 2023, Sydney, Australia A comprehensive nationwide survey sponsored by leading health promotion charity hearts4heart has revealed alarming gaps in atrial fibrillation awareness among Australian adults, prompting urgent calls from clinicians, politicians, patients, and carers, for heightened education and awareness campaigns to tackle this critical issue head-on.

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