Risk factors and genetics of atrial fibrillation

Cardiol Clin. 2014 Nov;32(4):485-94. doi: 10.1016/j.ccl.2014.07.007. Epub 2014 Aug 29.

Abstract

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is by far the most common sustained tachyarrhythmia, affecting 1% to 2% of the general population. AF prevalence and the total annual cost for treatment are alarming, emphasizing the need for an urgent attention to the problem. Thus, having up-to-date information on AF risk factors and appreciating how they promote maintenance of AF maintenance are essential. This article presents a simplified examination of AF risk factors, including emerging genetic risks.

Keywords: AF; AF genetics; Atrial Fibrillation; Genetic variants and AF; Risk factors.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Atrial Fibrillation* / epidemiology
  • Atrial Fibrillation* / etiology
  • Atrial Fibrillation* / genetics
  • Atrial Fibrillation* / physiopathology
  • Coronary Artery Disease / complications
  • Coronary Artery Disease / physiopathology
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Heart Failure / complications
  • Heart Failure / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / complications
  • Hypertension / physiopathology
  • Prevalence
  • Risk Factors