Circadian variation and seasonal distribution of implantable defibrillator detected new onset atrial fibrillation.
Arwa YounisIlan GoldenbergScott McNittValentina KutyifaBronislava PolonskyIdo GoldenbergWojciech ZarebaMehmet K AktasPublished in: Pacing and clinical electrophysiology : PACE (2020)
There is diurnal and seasonal variation in new onset AF. A double peak in the incidence of AF is observed during the afternoon and evening hours, and during the spring and winter seasons. This information may be useful when deciding when to screen at-risk patients for new AF.
Keyphrases
- atrial fibrillation
- end stage renal disease
- oral anticoagulants
- left atrial
- newly diagnosed
- catheter ablation
- chronic kidney disease
- ejection fraction
- direct oral anticoagulants
- heart failure
- left atrial appendage
- peritoneal dialysis
- risk factors
- health information
- acute coronary syndrome
- coronary artery disease
- patient reported