Incidence of and Risk Factors for Atrial Fibrillation in Older Adults

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Authors

Bruce M. Psaty · National Heart Lung and Blood Institute

Teri A. Manolio · National Heart Lung and Blood Institute

Lewis H. Kuller · Johns Hopkins University

Richard A. Kronmal · University of Pittsburgh

Mary Cushman · Johns Hopkins University

Linda P. Fried · University of California, Davis

Richard White

Abstract

The incidence of AF in older adults may be higher than estimated by previous population studies. Left atrial size appears to be an important risk factor, and the control of blood pressure and glucose may be important in preventing the development of AF.

Topics & Keywords

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation

Volume 96, Issue 7, pp. 2455-2461

DOI: 10.1161/01.cir.96.7.2455

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