Hearing disorders, genetic predisposition, and risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation: A prospective cohort study in the UK biobank

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Hearing impairment has been linked to several cardiovascular diseases. However, the association between hearing disorders, genetic predisposition, and new-onset AF remains largely unknown.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research