Long-Term Outcomes of Secondary Atrial Fibrillation in the Community

Steven A. Lubitz; Xiaoyan Yin; Michiel Rienstra; Renate B. Schnabel; Allan J. Walkey; Jared W. Magnani; Faisal Rahman; David D. McManus; Thomas M. Tadros; Daniel Levy; Ramachandran S. Vasan; Martin G. Larson; Patrick T. Ellinor; Emelia Benjamin

doi:10.1161/circulationaha.114.014058

Abstract

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AF recurs in most individuals, including those diagnosed with secondary precipitants. Long-term AF-related stroke and mortality risks were similar between individuals with and without secondary AF precipitants. Future studies may determine whether increased arrhythmia surveillance or adherence to general AF management principles in patients with reversible AF precipitants will reduce morbidity.

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