Association of high estimated glomerular filtration rate with risk of atrial fibrillation: a nationwide cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

While the relationship between impaired kidney function and atrial fibrillation (AF) is well established, there is limited research exploring the association between elevated estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and AF development. This study aimed to examine the association between higher-than-normal eGFR and AF risk using a nationwide longitudinal study of the general population in Korea.

Materials and methods

This study utilized the National Health Insurance Service cohort database of Korea, analyzing data from 2,645,042 participants aged 20-79 years who underwent health examinations between 2010 and 2011. Participants with a history of end-stage renal disease, renal transplantation, and AF prior to the index date were excluded. Renal function was assessed usin

SUBMITTER: Kang MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10483117 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature