Association Between Atrial Fibrillation and Occupational Exposure in Firefighters Based on Self-Reported Survey Data.

ABSTRACT: Background Exposure to inhaled smoke, pollutants, volatile organic compounds, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the firefighting environment has been associated with detrimental respiratory and cardiovascular effects, making firefighters a unique population with both personal and occupational risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Some of these exposures are also associated with development of atrial fibrillation. We aimed to study the association of atrial fibrillation and occupational exposure in firefighters. Methods and Results A cross-sectional survey was conducted between October 2018 and December 2019. Data were gathered electronically and stored in a secure REDCap database through Louisiana State University Health Shreveport. Firefighters who were members of at least 1 of 5

SUBMITTER: Vanchiere C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9075462 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature