Association of Cancer and the Risk of Developing Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Conclusions: The risk of AF was highest within 90 days of cancer diagnosis. We should take into account the increased risk of atrial fibrillation development and, after this, study the embolic risk and potential indication of oral anticoagulation.
PMID: 31110819 [PubMed]

Source: Cardiology Research and Practice - May 22, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Yuan M, Zhang Z, Tse G, Feng X, Korantzopoulos P, Letsas KP, Yan BP, Wu WKK, Zhang H, Li G, Liu T, Xia Y Tags: Cardiol Res Pract Source Type: research