Open AccessExcessive Supraventricular Ectopic Activity and Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke
Author(s) -
Zeynep Binici,
Theodoros Intzilakis,
Olav Wendelboe Nielsen,
Lars Køber,
Ahmad Sajadieh
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
circulation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 7.795
H-Index - 607
eISSN - 1524-4539
pISSN - 0009-7322
DOI - 10.1161/circulationaha.109.874982
Subject(s) - medicine , atrial fibrillation , stroke (engine) , hazard ratio , confidence interval , cardiology , ambulatory , heart disease , supraventricular arrhythmia , mechanical engineering , engineering
Prediction of stroke and atrial fibrillation in healthy individuals is challenging. We examined whether excessive supraventricular ectopic activity (ESVEA) correlates with risk of stroke, death, and atrial fibrillation in subjects without previous stroke or heart disease.
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