Atrial fibrillation and the risk of 30-day incident thromboembolic events, and mortality in adults ≥ 50 years with COVID-19.

Stephanie L HarrisonElnara Fazio-EynullayevaDeirdre A LanePaula UnderhillGregory Yoke Hong Lip

Published in: Journal of arrhythmia (2020)

AF could be an important risk factor for short-term mortality with COVID-19, and COVID-19 may increase risk of short-term mortality amongst adults with AF.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
coronavirus disease
sars cov
cardiovascular events
risk factors
cardiovascular disease
catheter ablation
oral anticoagulants
heart failure
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
left atrial appendage
acute coronary syndrome