Independent risk factors for atrial fibrillation in a population-based cohort. The Framingham Heart Study

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Authors

Emelia J. Benjamin · Framingham Heart Study

Abstract

In addition to intrinsic cardiac causes such as valve disease and congestive heart failure, risk factors for cardiovascular disease also predispose to atrial fibrillation. Modification of risk factors for cardiovascular disease may have the added benefit of diminishing the incidence of atrial fibrillation.

Topics & Keywords

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 271, Issue 11, pp. 840-844

DOI: 10.1001/jama.271.11.840

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