New-onset hypertension as a contributing factor to the incidence of atrial fibrillation in the elderly.

Hypertension and atrial fibrillation are closely related. However, hypertension is already prevalent in young adults, but atrial fibrillation usually occurs in the elderly. In the present analysis, we investigated incident atrial fibrillation in relation to new-onset hypertension in an elderly Chinese population.

Quarterly versus annual ECG screening for atrial fibrillation in older Chinese individuals (AF-CATCH): a prospective, randomised controlled trial.

Background: Screening for atrial fibrillation before onset of symptoms and the subsequent initiation of oral anticoagulants could prevent stroke and death. The most cost-effective strategy to screen for atrial fibrillation in a population at high risk aged 65 years and older is unknown. Therefore, we aimed to investigate whether more frequent electrocardiography (ECG) recordings would significantly improve the detection of atrial fibrillation compared with annual ECG screenings.

Changes in the CHADS-VAS score as a predictor of incident atrial fibrillation in older Chinese individuals: the AF-CATCH study.

Aims: Incidence of atrial fibrillation is highly associated with age and cardiovascular co-morbidities. Given this relationship, we hypothesized that the dynamic changes resulting in an increase in the CHADS-VAS score over time would improve the efficiency of predicting incident atrial fibrillation on repeated screening after a negative test.

Methods And Results: We investigated in an analysis of the AF-CATCH trial [quarterly vs.

Alcohol consumption in relation to the incidence of atrial fibrillation in an elderly Chinese population.

Background: Alcohol consumption is a known modifiable risk factor for atrial fibrillation. The association, however, might differ according to gender. We investigated gender-specific associations between alcohol consumption and incident atrial fibrillation in an elderly Chinese population.

Aortic Root Diameter in Hypertensive Patients With Various Stages of Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a risk factor of several cardiovascular diseases. We investigated the association between aortic root diameter and hypoxia-related parameters in hypertensive patients with OSA.

Methods: Our study included 242 hypertensive patients with OSA (52 mild, 71 moderate, and 119 severe).

A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial on the antihypertensive treatment effect of a quadruple single-pill combination.

In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, we investigated antihypertensive treatment effect of a quadruple single-pill combination of reserpine 0.1 mg, dihydralazine 12.5 mg, hydrochlorothiazide 12.