Brachial Flow-Mediated Dilation and Risk of Atrial Fibrillation in Older Adults: The Cardiovascular Health Study.

Parveen K GargTraci M BartzGregory BurkeJohn S GottdienerDavid HerringtonSusan R HeckbertJorge R KizerNona SotoodehniaKenneth J Mukamal

Published in: Vascular health and risk management (2021)

We found no relationship between brachial FMD and the risk of developing AF in this elderly cohort. Our findings suggest that the utility of brachial FMD as a risk marker for AF in older individuals is minimal.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
physical activity
community dwelling
middle aged
peripheral artery disease
oral anticoagulants
left atrial
left atrial appendage
heart failure
direct oral anticoagulants
percutaneous coronary intervention
venous thromboembolism