Gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms and risk of atrial fibrillation in a population-based cohort study (the HUNT study).

We did not find support for a clinically important association between symptoms of GERD and AF across all age groups but for some younger people, GERD might play a role in the development of AF. However, our estimates for this age group were very imprecise and larger studies including younger individuals are warranted.