Hyperuricemia Increases the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Association between hyperuricemia (HUA) and atrial fibrillation (AF) remains unclear. We reviewed clinical evidence and aimed to determine whether hyperuricemia leads to a high risk of atrial fibrillation. Most studies were identified through databases online. Keywords used in literature search were hyperuricemia, atrial fibrillation, metabolic disorder, endocrine disorder, or uric acid. Three studies were provided by the authors. Literature search was performed without any data or language restriction. Observational studies, including cohort studies and cross-sectional studies, were used. Study type should be clearly defined. Cross-sectional studies should clearly introduce the sources of epidemiological data. Studies were excluded if with too many complications unrelated to AF enrolled.

SUBMITTER: Gao Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9420608 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature