Open AccessMortality risk and temporal patterns of atrial fibrillation in the nationwide registry
Author(s) -
Apiyasawat Sirin,
Kornbongkotmas Sakaorat,
Chichareon Ply,
Krittayaphong Rungroj
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of arrhythmia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.463
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 1883-2148
pISSN - 1880-4276
DOI - 10.1002/joa3.12643
Subject(s) - medicine , atrial fibrillation , hazard ratio , stroke (engine) , cohort , prospective cohort study , cardiology , proportional hazards model , cohort study , adverse effect , comorbidity , confidence interval , mechanical engineering , engineering
Persistent and permanent atrial fibrillation (AF) often occurs in the presence of multiple comorbidities and is linked to adverse outcomes. It is unclear whether the sustained pattern of AF itself is prognostic or if it is confounded by underlying comorbidities. Here, we tested the association between the temporal patterns of AF and the risks of ischemic stroke and all-cause mortality.