Serum androgens and risk of atrial fibrillation in older men: The Cardiovascular Health Study.

Michael Aaron RosenbergMolly M ShoresAlvin M MatsumotoPetra BůžkováLeslie A LangeRichard A KronmalSusan R HeckbertKenneth J Mukamal

Published in: Clinical cardiology (2018)

Among older men, low free DHT is associated with an increased risk of incident AF. Further studies are needed to explore mechanisms for this association.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
middle aged
cardiovascular disease
heart failure
left atrial
physical activity
catheter ablation
direct oral anticoagulants
left atrial appendage
community dwelling
left ventricular