Incidence of atrial fibrillation in different major cancer subtypes: a Nationwide population-based 12 year follow up study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The prevalence of both atrial fibrillation (AF) and malignancies are increasing in the elderly, but incidences of new onset AF in different cancer subtypes are not well described.The objectives of this study were therefore to determine the incidence of AF in different cancer subtypes and to examine the association of cancer and future AF. METHODS:Using national databases, the Danish general population was followed from 2000 until 2012. Every individual aged > 18 years and with no history of cancer or AF prior to study start was included. Incidence rates of new onset AF were identified and incidence rate ratios (IRRs) of AF in cancer patients were calculated in an adjusted Poisson regression model. RESULTS:A total of 4,324,545 individuals were included in the study. Cancer was di

SUBMITTER: Jakobsen CB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6854796 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature