Incidence, risk factors, and mortality of atrial fibrillation in breast cancer: a SEER-Medicare analysis

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Authors

Avirup Guha · Augusta University

Michael G. Fradley · University of Pennsylvania

Susan Dent · Duke University

Neal L. Weintraub · Augusta University

Maryam B. Lustberg · Yale University

Álvaro Alonso · Emory University

Daniel Addison ·

Abstract

AF incidence is higher in breast cancer patients and is associated with later stage and grade at diagnosis of breast cancer. Involving cardio-oncology in those who develop AF after cancer diagnosis should be encouraged to improve their cardiovascular and overall prognosis.

Topics & Keywords

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Heart Journal

Volume 43, Issue 4, pp. 300-312

DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab745

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