Passive smoking linked to increased risk of atrial fibrillation, new study finds

Any level of passive smoking universally elevates the risk of atrial fibrillation, according to new research presented at the recent European Heart Rhythm Association congress. The researchers examined the association between secondhand smoke exposure and the long-term risk of incident atrial fibrillation, aiming to add to existing research that has established links between passive smoking and... Read moreThe post Passive smoking linked to increased risk of atrial fibrillation, new study finds appeared first on Nursing in Practice.
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