Unlabelled: The objective of our study was to define factors associated with atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with hypertension (HTN) and preserved left ventricle systolic function.
Material And Methods: Overall, 273 consecutive patients with HTN residing in urban area were included in the study. Patients were divided into 2 groups: the first - 60 patients with paroxysmal and persistent AF (33% men, age 62, 28 (10,02), the second - 213 patients without AF (33% men, age 59,37 (8,27).
Results: Stepwise logistic regression analysis demonstrated AF presence was associated with alcohol intake ≥ 7 drinks per week (OR 4,12; 95%CI: 1,04-16,35), low physical activity (OR 3,18; 95% CI: 1,32-7,68), higher hip circumference (OR 1,19; 95% CI: 1,08-1,31) and history of HTN (OR 1,10; 95% CI: 1,04-1,17). BMI was not associated with presence of AF (OR 0,75; 95% CI: 0,61-0,91).
Conclusion: Thus in our urban population with hypertension, AF is associated with alcohol intake ≥ 7 drinks per week, low physical activity, increased hip circumference and history of hypertension.AF prevention should include modification of lifestyle.
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