Familial clustering and subsequent incidence of atrial fibrillation among first-degree relatives in Denmark

Conclusion
Familial AF was associated with an increased RR of AF in first-degree relatives compared with the general Danish population. This suggests that familial AF is a major risk factor for developing AF in relatives.

Source: Europace - May 24, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Gundlund, A., Christiansen, M. N., Hansen, M. L., Olesen, J. B., Zahir, D., Kober, L., Gislason, G. H., Piccini, J. P., Peterson, E. D., Torp-Pedersen, C., Fosbol, E. L. Tags: Atrial fibrillation Source Type: research