Association of metabolic syndrome and chronic kidney disease with atrial fibrillation: A nationwide population-based study in Korea

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia observed in clinical practice, and its incidence and prevalence have been progressively increasing with a rise in the aging population and lifestyle changes [1,2]. AF not only affects a patient ’s quality of life due to distressing symptoms but also leads to serious long-term consequences such as stroke and heart failure [3]. The pathophysiology underlying the onset and progression of AF is a complex process that remains unclear despite thorough investigation over the past 3 decades.
Source: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Source Type: research