Alcohol intake and prognosis of atrial fibrillation
Conclusions
High alcohol intake predicts thromboembolism or death, even after adjustment for established clinical risk factors, and may help identify high risk AF patients who could be targeted for stroke and cardiovascular prevention strategies.
Source: Heart - Category: Cardiology Authors: Overvad, T. F., Rasmussen, L. H., Skjoth, F., Overvad, K., Albertsen, I. E., Lane, D. A., Lip, G. Y. H., Larsen, T. B. Tags: Editor's choice, Drugs: cardiovascular system, Epidemiology Heart rhythm disorders Source Type: research
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