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Caffeine intake reduces incident atrial fibrillation at a population level.
European journal of preventive cardiology - 1 Jul 2018
Casiglia Edoardo, Tikhonoff Valérie, Albertini Federica, Gasparotti Federica, Mazza Alberto, Montagnana Martina, Danese Elisa, Benati Marco, Spinella Paolo, Palatini Paolo
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Background The general belief is that caffeine increases the risk of hyperkinetic arrhythmias, including atrial fibrillation. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of chronic caffeine intake on incident atrial fibrillation in general population. Design and methods A population cohort of 1475 unselected men and women observed for 12 years and left free to intake food or beverages containing caffeine...
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