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We are grateful to Kawada for the interest in our paper.1 Peripheral arterial disease is an independent risk factor for the development of atrial fibrillation.2-4 The coexistence of peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation have significant additive effects on the increased risk of mortality, cardiac, and cerebrovascular complications.2
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Letter Source Type: research