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Effect of the ALDH2 Variant on the Prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation in Habitual Drinkers
18 Jan 2022
Abstract excerpt
Alcohol—a risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF)—is metabolized by aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2). Dysfunctional alleles of ALDH2 (ALDH2-deficient variants) are prevalent among East Asians. Because the prevalence of AF is estimated to be high in ALDH2-deficient variant carriers, we investigated the correlation between AF and ALDH2-deficient variant carriers, including the association with habitual alcohol...
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