AI Article Synopsis
- Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained fast heart rhythm disorder, affecting 1-2% of the general population.
- The rising prevalence and high annual treatment costs highlight the urgent need for better understanding and management of AF.
- The article reviews key AF risk factors, including new insights into genetic influences, to help grasp how these factors contribute to the condition.
Article Abstract
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is by far the most common sustained tachyarrhythmia, affecting 1% to 2% of the general population. AF prevalence and the total annual cost for treatment are alarming, emphasizing the need for an urgent attention to the problem. Thus, having up-to-date information on AF risk factors and appreciating how they promote maintenance of AF maintenance are essential. This article presents a simplified examination of AF risk factors, including emerging genetic risks.
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