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Health Conditions
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Atrial Fibrillation
What are the risk factors?
Several conditions put a patient at risk for the development of AF. The most common risk factors are increased age, coronary artery disease, heart failure, high blood pressure, chronic lung disease and diseases of the heart valves. In addition, a recent study found that obesity increases the odds of developing AF by 49 percent. Less common conditions causing AF are an overactive thyroid gland, severe infection, a blood clot in the lungs, recent heart or lung surgery, and alcohol withdrawal. In some cases, the cause of AF cannot be identified. The condition is then called ?lone? atrial fibrillation.
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Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It is not intended to diagnose a health condition, but it can be used as a guide to help you decide if you should seek professional treatment or to help you learn more about your condition once it has been diagnosed.
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What are the risk factors?
