Risk of atrial fibrillation in diabetes mellitus: A nationwide cohort study

Conclusion Diabetes is an independent risk factor for developing atrial fibrillation/flutter, most pronounced in young diabetes patients. Routine screening for atrial fibrillation/flutter in diabetes patients might be beneficial and have therapeutic implications, especially in younger diabetes patients. Translational perspective Diabetes increases the risk of developing atrial fibrillation and especially young diabetes patients have a high relative risk. Increased focus on detecting atrial fibrillation in young diabetes patients might prove beneficial, and both anticoagulation treatment and anti-arrhythmic treatment strategies should be considered as soon as possible.
Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Original scientific paper Source Type: research