HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Atrial fibrillation is the most prevalent sustained cardiac arrhythmia and an important risk factor for ischemic stroke resulting in a fivefold increased stroke risk. The clinical utility of polygenic risk scores for ischemic stroke prediction among atrial fibrillation patients has not yet been established.

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HeartRhythm

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in the U.S., Data pertaining to the American Heart Association Life’s Simple 7 (LS7) health metrics show that Black Americans have suboptimal LS7 scores compared to White Americans on average despite lower genetic predisposition to AF.

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Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

MARCH 5, 2024

Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, Ahead of Print. BACKGROUND:An association between sweetened beverages and several cardiometabolic diseases has been reported, but their association with atrial fibrillation (AF) is unclear. PJ consumption ≤1 L/wk was associated with a modestly lower risk for AF.

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