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Hearing disorders, genetic predisposition, and risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation: A prospective cohort study in the UK biobank.
International journal of cardiology - 15 Apr 2024
Hou Yabing, Yang Hongxi, Xu Yanning, Wang Kan, Fu Yinghong, Lu Zuolin
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BACKGROUND: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Hearing impairment has been linked to several cardiovascular diseases. However, the association between hearing disorders, genetic predisposition, and new-onset AF remains largely unknown. METHODS: A total of 476,773 participants (mean age 56.5 years) free of AF at baseline...
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