Risk factors modification for primary and secondary prevention of atrial fibrillation - Part I.

Risk factors modification for primary and secondary prevention of atrial fibrillation - Part I. Kardiol Pol. 2020 Mar 02;: Authors: Mujović N, Marinković M, Mihajlović M, Mujović N, Potpara TS Abstract Modifiable risk factors, such as cardiometabolic and lifestyle risk factors, considerably contribute to (bi)atrial remodeling, finally resulting in clinical occurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF). Early identification and prompt intervening on these risk factors may delay further progression of atrial arrhythmia substrate and prevent the occurrence of new-onset AF. Moreover, in patients with previous history of recurrent AF, aggressive risk factors management may improve efficacy of other rhythm control strategies, including antiarrhythmic drugs and catheter-ablation in sinus rhythm maintenance. Finally, modification of risk factors improves overall health and reduce cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. The Part 1 of this review evaluates the association between AF and following risk factors: hypertension, diabetes mellitus, physical activity and cigarette smoking. We systematically discuss on the impact of risk factors modification on primary and secondary prevention of AF. PMID: 32123151 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Polish Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Kardiol Pol Source Type: research