Social Risk Factors and Atrial Fibrillation.

Andres Klein, Mohammad Shenasa, Adrian Baranchuk

Journal: Cardiac electrophysiology clinics 2021;13(1):165-172

PMID: 33516394

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Abstract

Modifiable risk factor management is becoming one of the 3 treatment pillars in atrial fibrillation management along with anticoagulation as well as conventional rate and rhythm control strategies. Preventive therapies, such as reducing blood pressure and treating obstructive sleep apnea, are paramount in the strategy of preventing atrial fibrillation. Identification of new modifiable risk factors and triggers also could help in the global strategy to reduce atrial fibrillation. This article covers alcohol intake, tobacco smoking, caffeine, chocolate, cannabis use, and air pollution as social risk factors related to lifestyle habits that potentially could contribute to atrial fibrillation development.

Address: Arrhythmia Service, Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 40 Ruskin Street, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4W7, Canada.; Department of Cardiovascular Services, Heart and Rhythm Medical Group, 18324 Twin Creeks Road, Monte Sereno, CA 95030, USA.; Division of Cardiology, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Electronic address: [email protected].

DOI: 10.1016/j.ccep.2020.10.008

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MeSH Terms: Atrial Fibrillation, Diet, Heart Disease Risk Factors, Humans, Life Style, Smoking