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Zhou W, Wang Z, Hu H, Shi Y, Wang Q, Xue M. Borderline personality disorder and risk of atrial fibrillation: insights from a bidirectional Mendelian randomization study. Front Psychiatry 2024; 15:1392605. [PMID: 39050916 PMCID: PMC11266161 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2024.1392605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common form of arrhythmia. Previous studies have shown a link between AF and mental illness. However, the causal relationship between mental illness and AF remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to investigate the bidirectional causal relationship between borderline personality disorder (BPD) and AF. Method We used the bidirectional Two-sample Mendelian randomization (TSMR) method to evaluate the causal relationship between BPD and AF. Instrumental variables associated with BPD were derived from a genome-wide association study involving 214,816 Europeans (2,637 cases and 212,179 controls). We then obtained atrial fibrillation data from the GWAS meta-analysis (60,620 cases and 970,216 controls). The TSMR analyses were performed in five methods, namely fixed-effect inverse-variance weighted (IVW) method、random-effect IVW method, MR Egger regression method, Weighted median method and Simple mode method. Several sensitivity analyses are used to test the robustness of positive results. Results The fixed-effect inverse-variance weighted model [Odds ratio (OR), 1.033, 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.011-1.056, P = 0.0031], random-effect inverse-variance weighted model (OR, 1.033; 95%CI, 1.005-1.062; P = 0.0191) and Weighted median (OR, 1.034; 95%CI, 1.002-1.068; P = 0.0394) all showed that genetically predicted BPD was associated with an increased risk of AF. Sensitivity analysis using other MR Methods, including the MR-Egger intercept, MR-Presso method, and leave-one-out analyses, showed that the results were robust. In reverse MR analysis, there was no causal relationship of AF on BPD. Conclusion Our study provides a causal relationship between BPD and AF. This means that patients with BPD should be monitored for the occurrence of AF. Early screening and proper management of BPD may show anti-arrhythmic benefits.
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- Wenzhe Zhou
- Shandong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Gerontology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
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- Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Jinan, China
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Ozturk HM, Erdogan M, Turan Y, Celik IE, Ozturk S. Left atrial function index and left atrial electromechanical functions in anxiety disorders. Acta Cardiol 2024:1-9. [PMID: 38572756 DOI: 10.1080/00015385.2024.2336345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2024] [Indexed: 04/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND There is a close linkage between anxiety disorders (ADs), and development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and atrial fibrillation (AF). We aimed to investigate left atrial function index (LAFI) and its components, LA mechanical functions and atrial conduction times in AD patients and age- and gender-matched control group patients for the first time in the literature. METHODS A total of 48 AD patients and 33 healthy subjects were enrolled to the study prospectively. Echocardiographic parameters including two-dimensional conventional echocardiography, diastolic functions, LA mechanical functions, LAFI, atrial conduction times and atrial electromechanical delay (AEMD) were calculated. RESULTS The velocity-time integral of the LV outflow tract (LVOT-VTI), LAFI and LA conduit volume were significantly lower in AD patients. Atrial electromechanical coupling as established from lateral mitral annulus (PA lateral) was significantly higher in AD group than control group. Inter-AEMD and left intra-AEMD were also higher in AD group compared to control group. Age, gender, body surface area (BSA), conduit volume, LVOT-VTI and LAFI were significant factors associated with AD in univariate analysis. However, only BSA and LVOT-VTI (Odds ratio [OR]: 0.79, 95 CI%: 0.66-0.95, p = 0.013) were independently associated with AD in multivariate analysis. Age, gender, conduit volume and LAFI (OR: 0.25, 95 CI%: 0.03-2.12, p = 0.204) were not found to be independent associates of AD. CONCLUSION LAFI is impaired in patients suffering from AD compared to their age- and gender-matched counterparts but this impairment originates from lower levels of LVOT-VTI calculations in AD patients. Thus, LVOT-VTI, but not LAFI, is independently associated with AD.
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Istanbul Yeni Yuzyıl University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Ankara Education and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Kırıkkale Yuksek Ihtisas Hospital, Kırıkkale, Turkey
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Peng B, Meng H, Guo L, Zhu J, Kong B, Qu Z, Shuai W, Huang H. Anxiety disorder and cardiovascular disease: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study. ESC Heart Fail 2024; 11:1174-1181. [PMID: 38279876 DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.14676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 12/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/27/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2024] Open
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AIMS Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Anxiety disorders are common psychiatric conditions associated with cardiovascular outcomes. This two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) study investigated the causal relationship between anxiety disorders and coronary heart disease (CHD), myocardial infarction (MI), heart failure (HF), and atrial fibrillation (AF). METHODS Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with anxiety disorders (16 730 cases; 101 021 controls) were obtained from the UK Biobank genome-wide association study (GWAS). Cardiovascular outcome data were derived from the FinnGen study (CHD: 21 012 cases and 197 780 controls; MI: 12 801 cases and 187 840 controls; HF: 23 397 cases and 194 811 controls; and AF: 22 068 cases and 116 926 controls). Inverse variance weighted (IVW), MR-Egger, weighted median, simple mode, and weighted mode analyses examined causality. RESULTS IVW analysis demonstrated significant causal relationships between anxiety disorders and increased risk of CHD [odds ratio (OR): 4.496; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.777-11.378; P = 0.002], MI (OR: 5.042; 95% CI: 1.451-17.518; P = 0.011), and HF (OR: 3.255; 95% CI: 1.461-7.252; P = 0.004). No relationship was observed with AF (OR: 1.775; 95% CI: 0.612-5.146; P = 0.29). Other methods showed non-significant associations. Two-way analysis indicated no reverse causality. CONCLUSIONS Anxiety disorders were causally associated with greater risk of CHD, MI, and HF but not AF among individuals of European descent. Further research on mediating mechanisms and in diverse populations is warranted.
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- Bo Peng
- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute of Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
- Hubei Key Laboratory of Cardiology, Wuhan, China
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Shantsila E, Choi EK, Lane DA, Joung B, Lip GY. Atrial fibrillation: comorbidities, lifestyle, and patient factors. THE LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH. EUROPE 2024; 37:100784. [PMID: 38362547 PMCID: PMC10866737 DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2023.100784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Revised: 09/25/2023] [Accepted: 11/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Modern anticoagulation therapy has dramatically reduced the risk of stroke and systemic thromboembolism in people with atrial fibrillation (AF). However, AF still impairs quality of life, increases the risk of stroke and heart failure, and is linked to cognitive impairment. There is also a recognition of the residual risk of thromboembolic complications despite anticoagulation. Hence, AF management is evolving towards a more comprehensive understanding of risk factors predisposing to the development of this arrhythmia, its' complications and interventions to mitigate the risk. This review summarises the recent advances in understanding of risk factors for incident AF and managing these risk factors. It includes a discussion of lifestyle, somatic, psychological, and socioeconomic risk factors. The available data call for a practice shift towards a more individualised approach considering an increasingly broader range of health and patient factors contributing to AF-related health burden. The review highlights the needs of people living with co-morbidities (especially with multimorbidity), polypharmacy and the role of the changing population demographics affecting the European region and globally.
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- Eduard Shantsila
- Department of Primary Care and Mental Health, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Brownlow Group GP Practice, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine and Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Department of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Denmark
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Department of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Denmark
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Zhang S, Zhang N, Liu L, Zheng W, Ma ZL, Qiao SY, Zhao YL, Wei YH, Wu G, Yu QT, Deng B, Shen L. Global epidemiology of mental disorder in atrial fibrillation between 1998-2021: A systematic review and meta-analysis. World J Psychiatry 2024; 14:179-193. [PMID: 38327890 PMCID: PMC10845231 DOI: 10.5498/wjp.v14.i1.179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND As the burden of mental disorders among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) increases, researchers are beginning to pay close attention to the risk and prevalence of these comorbidities. Although studies have independently analyzed the risk of comorbidity with depression and anxiety in patients with AF, no study has systematically focused on the global epidemiology of these two mental disorders. AIM To explore the prevalence of depression and anxiety in patients with AF. METHODS Five databases were searched from their date of establishment until January 2023. Observational studies reporting the comorbidity of AF with depression and anxiety, were included in this study. Basic information, such as the first author/ publication year, study year, study type, and prevalence of depression and anxiety, were extracted. STATA SE 15.1 was used to analyze the data. Subgroup, meta-regression, and sensitivity analyses were performed to estimate study heterogeneity. RESULTS After a thorough search, 26 studies were identified and included in this meta-analysis. The prevalence rates of depression and anxiety in adults with AF were 24.3% and 14.5%, respectively. Among adult males with AF, the prevalence was 11.7% and 8.7%, respectively, whereas in females it was 19.8% and 10.1%, respectively. In older adults with AF, the prevalence rates of depression and anxiety were 40.3% and 33.6%, respectively. The highest regional prevalence of depression and anxiety was observed in European (30.2%) and North American (19.8%) patients with AF. CONCLUSION In this study, we found that the prevalence of depression and anxiety among patients with AF varies with sex, region, and evaluation scales, suggesting the need for psychological interventions for patients with AF in clinical practice.
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- Shuai Zhang
- Department of Cardiology, LongHua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiology, LongHua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Dermatology, Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200437, China
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- Department of Cardiology, LongHua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiology, LongHua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiology, LongHua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiology, LongHua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiology, LongHua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiology, LongHua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiology, LongHua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiology, LongHua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
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- Department of Cardiology, LongHua Hospital Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 200032, China
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Mihas P, Rosman L, Armbruster T, Walker J, Deyo Z, Gehi A. Assessing a Virtual Education Intervention for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Qualitative Study of Patient Perceptions. J Cardiovasc Nurs 2024; 39:E1-E11. [PMID: 37088903 DOI: 10.1097/jcn.0000000000000984] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Authors of studies of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) have identified several knowledge gaps and misconceptions regarding the condition and its management. The COVID-19 pandemic heightened isolation of patients and underscored the need for education and knowledge building in order for patients to effectively manage AF during times of increased health risk. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess, using a qualitative approach, the experiences and perceived benefits of patients with AF regarding an 8-session virtual education intervention (AF-at-Home) during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS A qualitative study with 3 focus groups using a semistructured focus group guide was conducted and recorded online with the same trained moderator. RESULTS We identified 7 primary themes emerging from patients' experiences: (1) building knowledge beyond information available in clinic visits, (2) managing anxiety, (3) generating self-efficacy, (4) providing social comparison, (5) perceived benefits of both experiential and informational content, (6) facilitating self-management behaviors, and (7) facilitating communication with providers. CONCLUSIONS The analysis of the focus groups shows the benefits of a virtual education program in building knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy as well as reducing anxiety and normalizing one's experience by attending a program alongside other patients with AF.
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Koh Y, Kwok C, Voskoboinik A, Kalman JM, Wong M. Serotonin antidepressants and atrial fibrillation burden from cardiac implantable electronic devices. J Arrhythm 2023; 39:876-883. [PMID: 38045466 PMCID: PMC10692859 DOI: 10.1002/joa3.12948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 09/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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Objective Depression and anxiety show a bidirectional relationship with atrial fibrillation (AF). Antidepressant use is associated with a reduction in the incidence of AF. However, no studies have examined the relationship between antidepressant use and AF burden (time in AF). This retrospective cohort study examined cardiac implantable device-detected AF episodes and their relationship with antidepressant use, among other treatment factors. Methods Consecutive patients from the Western Health Cardiology Department attending pacemaker checks between 2015 and 2021 were included. Patients with permanent AF were excluded, yielding 285 patients with no or paroxysmal AF, with a total of 772 patient encounters. Generalized estimating equations were used to model two processes: binary AF (present/absent) and the number of days in AF for patients with AF. Results Each yearly increase with age was associated with an increase in the odds of developing AF (OR 1.03 [1.00-1.05], p = .027). Male gender conferred a reduction in AF incidence (OR 0.30 [0.13-0.68], p = .004). Digoxin use was associated with incident AF (OR 4.43 [1.07-18.4], p = .04). Sotalol and heart-failure beta blocker use were associated with a decrease in AF burden (IRR 0.30 [0.12-0.78], p = .013 and 0.33 [0.14-0.81], p = .015). Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant use was associated with reduced AF burden (IRR 0.27 [0.09-0.81], p = .019), as was selective serotonin/noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor use (IRR 0.07 [0.03-0.15], p < .001). Conclusions Older age, female gender and digoxin are associated with a higher odds of developing incident AF. Sotalol, heart failure beta blockers and serotonin-based antidepressants are associated with reduced AF burden. Further prospective study into the effects of antidepressants on atrial arrhythmias is warranted.
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- Youlin Koh
- Department of CardiologyWestern HealthSt AlbansVictoriaAustralia
- Department of CardiologyRoyal Melbourne HospitalMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Department of CardiologyWestern HealthSt AlbansVictoriaAustralia
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- Department of CardiologyWestern HealthSt AlbansVictoriaAustralia
- Department of CardiologyAlfred HealthMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Department of CardiologyRoyal Melbourne HospitalMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Department of CardiologyWestern HealthSt AlbansVictoriaAustralia
- Department of CardiologyRoyal Melbourne HospitalMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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Manolis TA, Manolis AA, Apostolopoulos EJ, Melita H, Manolis AS. Depression and atrial fibrillation in a reciprocal liaison: a neuro-cardiac link. Int J Psychiatry Clin Pract 2023; 27:397-415. [PMID: 37615537 DOI: 10.1080/13651501.2023.2248214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the reciprocal relationship of depression and atrial fibrillation (AF). METHODS A literature search was conducted in Pub Med, Scopus, and Google Scholar using relevant terms for depression and AF and respective therapies. RESULTS There is evidence that depression is involved in the aetiology and prognosis of AF. AF, independently of its type, incurs a risk of depression in 20-40% of patients. Also, depression significantly increases cumulative incidence of AF (from 1.92% to 4.44% at 10 years); 25% increased risk of new-onset AF is reported in patients with depression, reaching 32% in recurrent depression. Hence, emphasis is put on the importance of assessing depression in the evaluation of AF and vice versa. Persistent vs paroxysmal AF patients may suffer from more severe depression. Furthermore, depression can impact the effectiveness of AF treatments, including pharmacotherapy, anticoagulation, cardioversion and catheter ablation. CONCLUSIONS A reciprocal association of depression and AF, a neurocardiac link, has been suggested. Thus, strategies which can reduce depression may improve AF patients' course and treatment outcomes. Also, AF has a significant impact on risk of depression and quality of life. Hence, effective antiarrhythmic therapies may alleviate patients' depressive symptoms. KEY POINTSAF, independently of its type of paroxysmal, permanent or chronic, appears to have mental besides physical consequences, including depression and anxietyA reciprocal influence or bidirectional association of depression and AF, a neurocardiac link, has been suggestedAF has considerable impact on the risk of depression occurrence with 20-40% of patients with AF found to have high levels of depressionAlso, depression significantly increases 10-year cumulative incidence and risk of AF from 1.92% to 4.44% in people without depression, and the risk of new-onset AF by 25-32%Emphasis should be placed on the importance of assessing depression in the evaluation of AF and vice versaPersistent/chronic AF patients may suffer from more severe depressed mood than paroxysmal AF patients with similar symptom burdenDepression and anxiety can impact the effectiveness of certain AF treatments, including pharmacotherapy, anticoagulation treatment, cardioversion and catheter ablationThus, strategies which can reduce anxiety and depression may improve AF patients' course and treatment outcomesAlso, effective antiarrhythmic therapies to control AF may alleviate patients' depressive mood.
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Wang L, Ding C. Major depression disorder may causally associate with the increased atrial fibrillation risk: evidence from two-sample mendelian randomization analyses. BMC Med Genomics 2023; 16:144. [PMID: 37353760 PMCID: PMC10288724 DOI: 10.1186/s12920-023-01565-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Observational studies have revealed a link between major depressive disorder (MDD) and a higher chance of developing atrial fibrillation (AF). It is still uncertain whether or not this correlation indicates a causal relationship. This research set out to evaluate the causal impact of MDD on AF. METHODS To evaluate the causal relationship between MDD and AF, we employed a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) method. A new genome-wide association study (GWAS) with 500,199 participants was used to obtain an overview of the association of genetic variations with MDD. An additional GWAS incorporating 1,030,836 people provided data on the relationship between gene variants and AF. The inverse-variance weighted technique was utilized to assess the effect sizes. Sensitivity analysis included the use of other statistical approaches such as weighted median, Outlier, MR Pleiotropy Residual Sum, weighted mode, simple mode, and MR - Egger. RESULTS By employing 47 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) as markers, MR analyses in random-effect inverse-variance weighted models found that genetically projected MDD was linked to an elevated incidence of AF (odds ratio [OR] = 1.098, 95% CI 1.000-1.206; P = 0.049). No gene pleiotropy was discovered as indicated by MR-Egger (intercept= -0.011, P = 0.169). Sensitivity analysis employing other MR techniques yielded reliable results. CONCLUSION This MR study established a causal relationship between genetically predicted MDD and an elevated risk of AF.
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- Lei Wang
- Cardiac Department, Aerospace Center Hospital, 15 Yuquan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- Cardiac Department, Aerospace Center Hospital, 15 Yuquan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, 100049, PR China.
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Leo DG, Ozdemir H, Lane DA, Lip GYH, Keller SS, Proietti R. At the heart of the matter: how mental stress and negative emotions affect atrial fibrillation. Front Cardiovasc Med 2023; 10:1171647. [PMID: 37408656 PMCID: PMC10319071 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1171647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023] Open
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common form of cardiac arrhythmia, affecting 2%-3% of the world's population. Mental and emotional stress, as well as some mental health conditions (e.g., depression) have been shown to significantly impact the heart and have been suggested to act both as independent risk factors and triggers in the onset of AF. In this paper, we review the current literature to examine the role that mental and emotional stress have in the onset of AF and summarise the current knowledge on the interaction between the brain and heart, and the cortical and subcortical pathways involved in the response to stress. Review of the evidence suggests that mental and emotional stress negatively affect the cardiac system, potentially increasing the risk for developing and/or triggering AF. Further studies are required to further understand the cortical and sub-cortical structures involved in the mental stress response and how these interact with the cardiac system, which may help in defining new strategies and interventions to prevent the development of, and improve the management of AF.
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- Donato Giuseppe Leo
- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science at University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, United Kingdom
- Department of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science at University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, United Kingdom
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- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science at University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, United Kingdom
- Department of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Danish Center for Clinical Health Services Research, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science at University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, United Kingdom
- Department of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Danish Center for Clinical Health Services Research, Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science at University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, United Kingdom
- Department of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Ahn HJ, Lee SR, Choi EK, Bae NY, Ahn HJ, Kwon S, Lee SW, Han KD, Oh S, Lip GYH. Increased risk of incident atrial fibrillation in young adults with mental disorders: A nationwide population-based study. Heart Rhythm 2023; 20:365-373. [PMID: 36563829 DOI: 10.1016/j.hrthm.2022.12.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Mental disorders and cardiovascular diseases are closely related. However, a paucity of information on the risk of incident atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with mental disorders exists. OBJECTIVE We aimed to assess the association between mental disorders and the risk of AF, particularly in young adults. METHODS Using the Korean National Health Insurance Database between 2009 and 2012, we identified adults aged 20-39 years without a history of AF and who have been diagnosed with mental disorders. Mental disorders were defined as having one of the following diagnoses: depression, insomnia, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. The primary outcome was new-onset AF during follow-up. RESULTS A total of 6,576,582 subjects (mean age 30.9 ± 5.0 years; 3,919,339 [59.6%] men) were included. Among the total population, 10% had mental disorders. During the follow-up period, 8932 incident AF events occurred. Patients with mental disorders showed a higher AF incidence than did those without (25.4 per 100,000 person-years vs 17.7 per 100,000 person-years). After multivariable adjustment, mental disorders were associated with a significantly higher risk of AF (adjusted hazard ratio 1.526; 95% confidence interval 1.436-1.621). Patients with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia had a 2-fold higher risk of AF and those with depression, insomnia, and anxiety disorder had a 1.5- to 1.7-fold higher risk of AF than did those without mental disorders. CONCLUSION Young adults diagnosed with mental disorders have a higher risk of incident AF. Awareness for AF in high-risk populations should thus be considered.
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- Hyun Jin Ahn
- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Medical Statistics, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Statistics and Actuarial Science, Soongsil University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Liverpool and Liverpool Chest and Heart Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom; Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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Han Y, Yu Q, Ma Q, Zhang J, Shi Y, Zhang Z, Qiang G, Xiao F, Liang C. Assessment of preoperative anxiety and depression in patients with pulmonary ground-glass opacities: Risk factors and postoperative outcomes. Front Surg 2023; 10:1102352. [PMID: 36793311 PMCID: PMC9922859 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1102352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Objective A large number of patients with pulmonary ground-glass opacities (GGOs) have anxiety and depression. However, the contributing factors and effects of anxiety and depression on postoperative outcomes are still unclear. Methods Clinical data for patients undergoing surgical resection for pulmonary GGOs were collected. We prospectively evaluated levels and risk factors for anxiety and depression in patients with GGOs before surgery. The relationship between psychological disorders and postoperative morbidity was evaluated. Quality of life (QoL) was also assessed. Results A total of 133 patients were enrolled. Prevalence rates of preoperative anxiety and depression were 26.3% (n = 35) and 18% (n = 24), respectively. Multivariate analysis revealed depression [odds ratio(OR) = 16.27, p < 0.001] and multiple GGOs (OR = 3.146, p = 0.033) to be risk factors for preoperative anxiety. Anxiety (OR = 52.166, p < 0.001), age > 60 (OR = 3.601, p = 0.036), and unemployment (OR = 8.248, p = 0.006) were identified as risk factors for preoperative depression. Preoperative anxiety and depression were associated with lower QoL and higher postoperative pain scores. Our results also revealed that the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation was higher in patients with than in those without anxiety. Conclusions In patients with pulmonary GGOs, comprehensive psychological assessment and appropriate management are required before surgery to improve QoL and reduce postoperative morbidity.
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- Yu Han
- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China,Department of Thoracic Surgery, NationalCenter for Respiratory Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China,Department of Thoracic Surgery, NationalCenter for Respiratory Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China,Department of Thoracic Surgery, NationalCenter for Respiratory Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China,Department of Thoracic Surgery, NationalCenter for Respiratory Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China,Department of Thoracic Surgery, NationalCenter for Respiratory Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China,Department of Thoracic Surgery, NationalCenter for Respiratory Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China,Department of Thoracic Surgery, NationalCenter for Respiratory Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China,Department of Thoracic Surgery, NationalCenter for Respiratory Medicine, Beijing, China,Correspondence: Chaoyang Liang Fei Xiao
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China,Department of Thoracic Surgery, NationalCenter for Respiratory Medicine, Beijing, China,Correspondence: Chaoyang Liang Fei Xiao
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Samaritaki E, Tsiligianni I, Basta M, Alegkakis A, Vlassiadis K, Lazopoulos G. Demographic and clinical predictors of post-operative atrial fibrillation in cardio-surgical patients. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2023; 22:98-106. [PMID: 35672278 DOI: 10.1093/eurjcn/zvac024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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AIMS Post-operative atrial fibrillation is defined as an episode of atrial fibrillation that occurs 1-5 days after a surgical procedure in patients without a previous history of atrial fibrillation. Multiple factors such as demographics, cardiac surgical, endogenous, or mental health may relate to post-operative atrial fibrillation.The aim of this study was to identify multivariable high-risk factors for post-operative atrial fibrillation and to propose a risk-assessment tool. METHODS AND RESULTS A cross-sectional observational study was conducted in a University Hospital of Greece. Predictor variables examined demographic and clinical variables, anxiety, depression, health-related quality of life, frailty, perioperative mortality (European System for Cardiac Operative Risk Evaluation II), and 10-year survival/mortality risk (Charlson Comorbidity Index score). The outcome variable was post-operative atrial fibrillation. Multivariable analysis was assessed to identify predictors of post-operative atrial fibrillation.Ninety-one patients were included in our sample. Post-operative atrial fibrillation was diagnosed in 44 (48.4%). Factors associated with post-operative atrial fibrillation are the following: age group of 66-75 years [OR 5.78, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.37-24.34], Charlson Comorbidity Index score (OR 1.42, 95% CI 1.07-1.89), and hours of mechanical ventilation (OR 1.03, 95% CI 1.00-1.06). The Charlson Comorbidity Index score was identified as an independent predictor of post-operative atrial fibrillation (exp: 1.412, 95% CI: 1.017-1.961). CONCLUSION Patients with post-operative atrial fibrillation had a higher Charlson Comorbidity Index score. The Charlson Comorbidity Index was identified as an independent clinical predictor of post-operative atrial fibrillation. The risk-assessment tool proposed includes age, Charlson Comorbidity Index score, and hours of mechanical ventilation. Future studies are needed to establish such an assessment.
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- Evangelia Samaritaki
- School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, University of Crete, Crete, Greece.,Cardiac Surgery Department, University Hospital of Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- School of Medicine, Department of Social Medicine, University of Crete, Crete, Greece
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- School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, University of Crete, Crete, Greece.,Department of Psychiatry, University Hospital of Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- School of Medicine, Department of Toxicology, University of Crete, Crete, Greece
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- School of Medicine, Laboratory of Health Planning, University of Crete, Crete, Greece.,Dental Clinic, University Hospital of Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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- School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, University of Crete, Crete, Greece.,Cardiac Surgery Department, University Hospital of Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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Chen H, Janszky I, Rostila M, Wei D, Yang F, Li J, László KD. Bereavement in childhood and young adulthood and the risk of atrial fibrillation: a population-based cohort study from Denmark and Sweden. BMC Med 2023; 21:8. [PMID: 36600284 PMCID: PMC9814172 DOI: 10.1186/s12916-022-02707-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Adverse childhood life events are associated with increased risks of hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and stroke later in life. Limited evidence also suggests that stress in adulthood may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). Whether childhood adversity may lead to the development of AF is unknown. We investigated whether the loss of a parent or sibling in childhood is associated with an increased risk of AF and compared this effect to that of similar losses in young adulthood. METHODS We studied 6,394,975 live-born individuals included in the Danish (1973-2018) and Swedish Medical Birth Registers (1973-2014). We linked data from several national registers to obtain information on the death of parents and siblings and on personal and familial sociodemographic and health-related factors. We analyzed the association between bereavement and AF using Poisson regression. RESULTS Loss of a parent or sibling was associated with an increased AF risk both when the loss occurred in childhood and in adulthood; the adjusted incident rate ratios and 95% confidence intervals were 1.24 (1.14-1.35) and 1.24 (1.16-1.33), respectively. Bereavement in childhood was associated with AF only if losses were due to cardiovascular diseases or other natural causes, while loss in adulthood was associated with AF not only in case of natural deaths, but also unnatural deaths. The associations did not differ substantially according to age at loss and whether the deceased was a parent or a sibling. CONCLUSIONS Bereavement both in childhood and in adulthood was associated with an increased AF risk.
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- Hua Chen
- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Tomtebodavägen 18A, 171 77, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Tomtebodavägen 18A, 171 77, Stockholm, Sweden.,Department of Public Health and Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway
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- Department of Public Health Sciences, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden.,Centre for Health Equity Studies, Stockholm University/Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Tomtebodavägen 18A, 171 77, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Tomtebodavägen 18A, 171 77, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Medicine - Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Global Public Health, Karolinska Institutet, Tomtebodavägen 18A, 171 77, Stockholm, Sweden. .,Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden.
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Bae NY, Lee SR, Choi EK, Ahn HJ, Ahn HJ, Kwon S, Han KD, Lee KN, Oh S, Lip GYH. Impact of mental disorders on the risk of atrial fibrillation in patients with diabetes mellitus: a nationwide population-based study. Cardiovasc Diabetol 2022; 21:251. [PMID: 36397079 PMCID: PMC9673441 DOI: 10.1186/s12933-022-01682-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND It is unclear whether mental disorders are an independent risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF) in patients with diabetes. We aimed to investigate whether patients with diabetes who have mental disorders have an increased risk for AF. METHODS Using the Korea National Health Insurance Service database, we enrolled 2,512,690 patients diagnosed with diabetes without AF between 2009 and 2012. We assessed five mental disorders: depression, insomnia, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Newly diagnosed AF was identified during the follow-up period, and multivariate Cox regression analysis was performed. RESULTS Among the 2,512,690 patients (mean age 57.2 ± 12.3 years; 60.1% men), 828,929 (33.0%) had mental disorders. Among the five mental disorders, anxiety (68.1%) was the most common, followed by insomnia (40.0%). During a median follow-up duration of 7.1 years, new-onset AF was diagnosed in 79,525 patients (4.66 per 1,000 person-years). Patients with diabetes who had mental disorders showed a higher risk for AF (adjusted hazard ratio [HR] 1.19; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.17-1.21; p-value < 0.001). Depression, insomnia, and anxiety were significantly associated with higher risk for AF (adjusted HR [95% CI]: 1.15 [1.12-1.17], 1.15 [1.13-1.18], and 1.19 [1.67-1.21], respectively; all p-values < 0.001), whereas bipolar disorder and schizophrenia were not. CONCLUSIONS Mental disorders, especially depression, insomnia, and anxiety, were associated with an increased risk for AF in patients with diabetes. Greater awareness with a prompt diagnosis of AF should be considered for patients with both DM and mental disorders.
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- Nan Young Bae
- grid.412484.f0000 0001 0302 820XDepartment of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080 Republic of Korea
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- grid.412484.f0000 0001 0302 820XDepartment of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080 Republic of Korea
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- grid.412484.f0000 0001 0302 820XDepartment of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080 Republic of Korea ,grid.31501.360000 0004 0470 5905Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- grid.412484.f0000 0001 0302 820XDepartment of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080 Republic of Korea
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- grid.412484.f0000 0001 0302 820XDepartment of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080 Republic of Korea
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- grid.412484.f0000 0001 0302 820XDepartment of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080 Republic of Korea
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- grid.263765.30000 0004 0533 3568Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, Soongsil University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- grid.263765.30000 0004 0533 3568Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, Soongsil University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- grid.412484.f0000 0001 0302 820XDepartment of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 03080 Republic of Korea ,grid.31501.360000 0004 0470 5905Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- grid.31501.360000 0004 0470 5905Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea ,grid.10025.360000 0004 1936 8470Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Liverpool and Liverpool Chest & Heart Hospital, Liverpool, UK ,grid.5117.20000 0001 0742 471XDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Aalborg, Denmark
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Gaffey AE, Gathright EC, Fletcher LM, Goldstein CM. Screening for Psychological Distress and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Related Mortality: A SYSTEMATIZED REVIEW, META-ANALYSIS, AND CASE FOR PREVENTION. J Cardiopulm Rehabil Prev 2022; 42:404-415. [PMID: 36342683 PMCID: PMC9646240 DOI: 10.1097/hcr.0000000000000751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Psychological distress-elevated symptoms of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), or psychosocial stress-has been associated with risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Despite increasing attention to the importance of these factors for CVD prevention, the state of this science requires updated synthesis to enable practice recommendations. Moreover, it is unknown whether psychological distress based on screeners, validated self-report instruments that efficiently identify those who may require mental health services or additional support, is associated with incident CVD. METHODS MEDLINE, Embase, and PsycInfo were searched for studies published 2017-2022, including adults without a past psychiatric diagnosis, who were screened at baseline for depression, anxiety, PTSD, stress, or general mental health symptoms, and followed for >6 mo to determine their risk for incident CVD (ie, atrial fibrillation, acute coronary syndrome, coronary heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, heart failure, or a composite). A meta-analysis was used to aggregate results to determine whether clinically significant levels of psychological distress were associated with CVD onset. RESULTS The search identified 28 investigations that represented 658 331 participants (58% women). Fifteen studies had adequate data for the primary meta-analysis, which indicated that those reporting high psychological distress showed a 28% greater risk of incident CVD compared with those with low or no distress. CONCLUSIONS Rapid screening for psychological distress is a helpful and efficient approach to understanding the CVD risk profile of an individual. Additional investigations are needed to improve prospective evidence concerning psychosocial stress. Conducting analyses by sex may better elucidate the benefits of psychological distress screening for men and women, respectively, and encourage more widespread adoption in CVD prevention.
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- Allison E. Gaffey
- Department of Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Medicine), Yale School of Medicine, West Haven, CT, USA
- VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, CT, USA
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- Center for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Warren Alpert School of Medicine, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Center for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, The Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
- Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Warren Alpert School of Medicine, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
- Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Warren Alpert School of Medicine, Brown University
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Analysis of Early Warning Diagnostic Indexes and Influencing Factors of Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Arrhythmia. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:2061340. [PMID: 36285161 PMCID: PMC9588353 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2061340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 09/23/2022] [Accepted: 10/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective Arrhythmia patients complicated with psychological problems are very common in clinics. The imbalance of autonomic nervous regulation of the heart caused by anxiety and depression will further promote the occurrence and development of arrhythmia. For nonorganic heart disease, β receptor blockers combined with antianxiety drugs have a good effect. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze the influencing factors of anxiety and depression in patients with arrhythmias. Methods We included 150 patients with arrhythmia and divided them into observation groups (80 patients with anxiety and depression) and control groups (70 patients without anxiety and depression). All patients were monitored by Holter, and the detection of arrhythmia was compared between the two groups. We took the general situation and quality of life of the investigated patients as independent variables and the anxiety and depression status of the patients as dependent variables. Results The detection rates of atrioventricular premature beats, ventricular premature beats, atrial fibrillation, short bursts of atrial tachycardia, and atrioventricular block in the observation group were all higher than those in the control group by dynamic electrocardiogram. Multivariate logistic stepwise regression analysis showed that age, years of education, obsessive-compulsive score, somatization score and alcohol consumption were the main influencing factors for anxiety and depression. Conclusions The detection rate of arrhythmia in patients with anxiety/depression status was higher than in those without abnormal psychophylaxis. We should need to pay close attention to the risk factors of age, education years, obsessive-compulsive score, somatization score, and alcohol consumption, so as to prevent and timely detect anxiety and depression symptoms in patients with arrhythmias.
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Wu H, Li C, Li B, Zheng T, Feng K, Wu Y. Psychological factors and risk of atrial fibrillation: A meta-analysis and systematic review. Int J Cardiol 2022; 362:85-92. [PMID: 35618103 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2022.05.048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Revised: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Multiple studies have shown that mental disorders are common risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). However, the relationship between psychological factors and atrial fibrillation (AF) incidence remains unclear. Therefore, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the risk of AF due to psychological factors. METHODS PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library were searched from inception to January 2022. Relevant and eligible cohort studies were included. Random or fixed effect model was used to estimate the pooled hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). For non-randomized studies, the risk of bias was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). RESULTS Thirteen publications, including 5,329,908 participants, met our inclusion criteria. The incidence of AF was increased by 10% (HR = 1.10, 95% CI 1.02 to 1.19, I2 = 33.6%, P = 0.013, n = 235,599 in 6 studies) for patients with anxiety, by 15% (HR = 1.15, 95% CI 1.04 to 1.26, I2 = 40.2%, P = 0.04, n = 21,791 in 3 studies) for patients with anger, by 25% (HR = 1.25, 95% CI 1.12 to 1.39, I2 = 57.4%, P < 0.001, n = 5,160,247 in 6 studies) for patients with depression, and by 18% (HR = 1.18, 95% CI 1.05 to 1.32, I2 = 19.2%, P = 0.004, n = 51,664 in 4 studies) for people under work stress. CONCLUSIONS Adverse psychological factors such as anxiety, anger, depression, and work stress may increase the risk of AF. Interventions to prevent mental disorders may reduce the growing global burden of AF and its associated healthcare costs. Given the current study's limitations, our findings need to be further confirmed by a larger prospective study.
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- Hao Wu
- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710061, China.
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Zuin M, Rigatelli G. Psychological factors as triggers of atrial fibrillation: Seeking for mind-heart connections. Int J Cardiol 2022; 364:60-61. [PMID: 35690153 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2022.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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- Marco Zuin
- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.
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- Department of Cardiology, Santa Maria della Misericordia Hospital, Rovigo, Italy
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Fu Y, Feng S, Xu Y, Yang Y, Chen H, He W, Zhu W, Yin K, Xue Z, Wei B. Association of Depression, Antidepressants With Atrial Fibrillation Risk: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:897622. [PMID: 35647056 PMCID: PMC9130653 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.897622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Depression is a possible influence factor for the increased risk of incident atrial fibrillation (AF). Although several investigations have assessed their association, the results are still controversial. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate the association between depression or using antidepressants and AF. Methods We systemically performed the literature retrieval from two electronic databases PubMed and EMBASE until March 2022 to extract relevant data. The hazard ratios (HRs) and odds ratios (OR) from included studies with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were adjusted into the risk ratio (RR) and pooled by using the random-effects model. Results Totally 9 studies about the associations between depression or antidepressants and incident AF risk were included in this meta-analysis. Among them, 5 studies specifically analyzed the impact of antidepressants on the risk of AF. The outcomes of our analysis indicated that depression or depressive symptoms could increase AF risk (RR = 1.15, 95% CI, 1.03–1.27, P < 0.01). In addition, the use of antidepressants can also increase AF risk (RR = 1.16, 95% CI, 1.07–1.25, P < 0.001). These results remained unchanged when we remove the source of heterogeneity or adjust the analysis model into the fixed-effects model. Conclusions Based on existing investigations, both depression and the use of antidepressants are closely related to the increase of incident AF risk.
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- Yonghui Fu
- Department of Psychiatry, Jiangxi Mental Hospital, Affiliated Mental Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- Jiangxi Provincial Clinical Research Center on Mental Disorders, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Medical, Queen Mary School, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Jiangxi Mental Hospital, Affiliated Mental Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- Jiangxi Provincial Clinical Research Center on Mental Disorders, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Jiangxi Mental Hospital, Affiliated Mental Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- Jiangxi Provincial Clinical Research Center on Mental Disorders, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Jiangxi Mental Hospital, Affiliated Mental Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- Jiangxi Provincial Clinical Research Center on Mental Disorders, Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Critial Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hosptial of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Department of Critial Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hosptial of Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Zhengbiao Xue
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- Department of Psychiatry, Jiangxi Mental Hospital, Affiliated Mental Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
- Jiangxi Provincial Clinical Research Center on Mental Disorders, Nanchang, China
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Ai Y, Xing Y, Yan L, Ma D, Gao A, Xu Q, Zhang S, Mao T, Pan Q, Ma X, Zhang J. Atrial Fibrillation and Depression: A Bibliometric Analysis From 2001 to 2021. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:775329. [PMID: 35252380 PMCID: PMC8888833 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.775329] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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BackgroundThe control of diseases related to atrial fibrillation (AF) may reduce the occurrence of AF, delay progression, and reduce complications, which is beneficial to the prevention and treatment of AF. An increasing number of studies have shown that AF is associated with depression. However, to date, there has not been a bibliometric analysis to examine this field systematically. Our study aimed to visualize the publications to determine the hotspots and frontiers in research on AF and depression and provide guidance and reference for further study.MethodsPublications about AF and depression between 2001 and 2021 were retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC) database. CiteSpace 5.8. R1, VOSviewer 1.6.16, and Excel 2019 software tools were used to conduct this bibliometric study.ResultsIn total, 159 articles and reviews were analyzed. The number of publications has been increased sharply since 2018. David D. McManus had the largest number of publications. The most prolific country was the USA with 54 publications but the centrality was <0.1. The most prolific institution was Northeastern University. Three clusters were formed based on keywords: The first cluster was composed of atrial fibrillation, depression, anxiety, symptoms, ablation, and quality of life, et al. The second cluster were risk, prevalence, mortality, heart failure, association, et al. While the third cluster included anticoagulation, impact, stroke, management, warfarin, et al. After 2019, stroke and prediction are the keywords with strongest citation bursts.ConclusionResearch on AF and depression is in its infancy. Cooperation and exchanges between countries and institutions must be strengthened in the future. The effect of depression on prevalence and mortality in AF, depression on ablation in AF, and impact of depression on anticoagulation treatment in AF have been the focus of current research. Stroke prevention (including anticoagulant therapy) is the research frontier, which may still be the focus of research in the future.
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- Yuzhen Ai
- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- Graduate School, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- *Correspondence: Xiaojuan Ma
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- Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Chinese Medicine Cardiology, Xiyuan Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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Alkan Kayhan S, Güner E, Hanedan MO, Topal Çolak E, Mataraci İ. Relationship Between Preoperative Anxiety and Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery. J Nurs Res 2022; 30:e187. [PMID: 35050953 DOI: 10.1097/jnr.0000000000000473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Atrial fibrillation is a form of arrhythmia that frequently occurs after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Psychological factors may be involved in the development of atrial fibrillation, although the specific effect of anxiety remains unclear. PURPOSE This study was designed to evaluate the relationship between preoperative anxiety levels and atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. METHODS This descriptive design study recruited a sample of 126 patients. The data were collected by the researcher using a patient information form and the State-Trait Anxiety Scale. RESULTS Atrial fibrillation developed in 26.5% of the sample. Those who developed atrial fibrillation had a mean trait anxiety scale score of 40.2 ± 7.8, which is statistically significant. According to the results of logistic regression, it was observed that increased trait anxiety score, increased age, presence of comorbid disease, and noncompliance with respiratory physiotherapy increased the risk of developing atrial fibrillation. CONCLUSION/IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Preoperative anxiety levels were shown to be a significant factor promoting the development of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. The results support measuring anxiety levels in patients as a standard procedure before performing this surgical procedure.
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- Semiha Alkan Kayhan
- MSN, RN, Doctoral Candidate, Department of Training, Ahi Evren Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Science, Trabzon, Republic of Turkey
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- MSN, RN, Cardiovascular Surgery Intensive Care Unit, Ahi Evren Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Science, Trabzon, Republic of Turkey
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- MD, Associate Professor, Cardiovascular Surgery, Ahi Evren Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Science, Trabzon, Republic of Turkey
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- BSN, RN, Family Nurse Practitioner, Family Health Center, General Directorate of Public Health, Ministry of Health, T. C. Republic of Turkey
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- MD, Professor, Cardiovascular Surgery, Ahi Evren Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Science, Trabzon, Republic of Turkey
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Yuan S, Jiang SC, Zhang ZW, Fu YF, Li ZL, Hu J. Arrhythmia may contribute to neuropsychiatric symptoms in COVID-19 patients. J Med Virol 2022; 94:1803-1807. [PMID: 34997961 PMCID: PMC9015260 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.27583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2021] [Revised: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Shu Yuan
- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Chengdu KangHong Pharmaceutical Group Comp. Ltd., Chengdu, China
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Medical University of the Air Force, Xi'an, China
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- School of Medicine, Northwest University, Xi'an, China
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Kim YG, Lee KN, Han KD, Han KM, Min K, Choi HY, Choi YY, Shim J, Choi JI, Kim YH. Association of Depression With Atrial Fibrillation in South Korean Adults. JAMA Netw Open 2022; 5:e2141772. [PMID: 34982161 PMCID: PMC8728611 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.41772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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IMPORTANCE The risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) in people with depression is not fully known. Depression is associated with sympathetic activation and emotional stress, which might increase the risk of new-onset AF. OBJECTIVE To assess the incidence of new-onset AF in those with and without depression using data from a nationwide health care database. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This cohort study obtained data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service database and enrolled people who underwent a nationwide health checkup in 2009. People younger than 20 years and those with a history of heart valve surgery, previous diagnosis of mitral stenosis, or who were diagnosed with AF between January 1, 2002 and December 31, 2008 were excluded. The risk of new-onset AF (occurring between 2009 and 2018) was compared in people who were and were not diagnosed with depression within a year before the 2009 nationwide health checkup. Data were analyzed between August 1, 2020 and October 31, 2020. EXPOSURE Previous diagnosis of depression. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Cumulative incidence and risk of new-onset AF between 2009 and 2018 in participants with and without depression. Kaplan-Meier analysis was conducted to assess incidence of AF, and Cox proportional hazards regression was used to calculate adjusted and unadjusted hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% CIs. RESULTS A total of 5 031 222 individuals with a mean (SD) age of 46.99 (14.06) years (2 771 785 men [55.1%]) were included in the analysis; of these individuals, 148 882 (3.0%) had a diagnosis of depression in the year before the 2009 health checkup and 4 882 340 (97%) did not. People with depression vs those without depression were older (aged 56.7 vs 46.7 years) and more likely to be women (96 472 [64.8%] vs 2 162 965 [44.3%]). Prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and heart failure was higher in the depression group. The cumulative incidence of new-onset AF was significantly higher in people with depression vs without depression in the Kaplan-Meier analysis and showed steady divergence throughout 10 years of follow-up (cumulative incidence, 4.44% vs 1.92%; log-rank P < .001). After adjusting for covariates, depression was associated with a 25.1% increased risk of new-onset AF (HR, 1.25; 95% CI, 1.22-1.29; P < .001). People with recurrent episodes of depression showed even higher risk of new-onset AF (HR, 1.32; 95% CI, 1.27-1.37; P < .001). Young age and female sex had significant interactions with depression, which suggests that young people and women with depression may have an increased risk of new-onset AF. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE This study found that depression was associated with a significantly increased cumulative incidence and risk of new-onset AF. Recurrent episodes of depression were associated with even higher risk. These findings suggest the need for adequate screening for AF in people with depression, particularly in younger people and women.
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- Yun Gi Kim
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ajou University College of Medicine, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, Soongsil University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Psychiatry, Korea University College of Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Gu Q, Chen Z, Ma J, Zhou Y, Li J, Ying L, Hua R, Zhang W, Li R, Zou F, Gong X, Zhan Y, Li C. Use of handheld electrocardiograph (SnapECG) for the remote monitoring of arrhythmias. Digit Health 2022; 8:20552076221113393. [PMID: 35860612 PMCID: PMC9290110 DOI: 10.1177/20552076221113393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective To investigate the value of a SnapECG monitoring in diagnosing arrhythmias compared with the conventional management. Methods In the first phase, the SnapECG and 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) were simultaneously adopted to detect arrhythmias in 439 hospitalized patients. The accuracies of the SnapECG in detecting different arrhythmias were assessed. In the second phase, 62 patients with palpitations were randomized to receive the SnapECG monitoring or conventional management for 3 months. The diagnosis rate, time of diagnosis, episodes before diagnosis, associated expenses, and scores of the modified European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), Self-rating Anxiety Scale (SAS), and the 36-item short-form health survey questionnaire (SF-36) were compared between groups. Results In the first phase, the SnapECG monitoring showed a sensitivity of 83.55% and specificity of 96.79% in identifying tachyarrhythmias, and a sensitivity of 95.29% and specificity of 97.54% in identifying bradyarrhythmias. In the second phase, 1642 ECGs were recorded by the SnapECG, among which 290 abnormal ECGs were identified. Compared with the conventional management, the SnapECG monitoring increased the diagnosis rate of symptomatic arrhythmias (70.97% vs. 19.35%, P < 0.05), shortened the time of diagnosis (48.26 ± 36.78 days vs. 71.45 ± 30.01 days, P < 0.05) and consequently reduced the episodes of symptomatic arrhythmias prior to establishing diagnosis. The scores of modified EHRA, SAS, SF-36 significantly improved at 3-month compared with their baseline levels in the SnapECG group. Conclusions Remote monitoring with the SnapECG can achieve early diagnosis of symptomatic arrhythmias. However, its sensitivity in identifying P-wave-related arrhythmias warrants further improvement.
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- Qian Gu
- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.,Qian Gu, Zengguang Chen, Jiazheng Ma, and Yaqing Zhou contributed equally to this work
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- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.,The Affiliated Changzhou No.2 People's Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Changzhou, Jiangsu, China.,Qian Gu, Zengguang Chen, Jiazheng Ma, and Yaqing Zhou contributed equally to this work
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- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.,Qian Gu, Zengguang Chen, Jiazheng Ma, and Yaqing Zhou contributed equally to this work
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- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.,Qian Gu, Zengguang Chen, Jiazheng Ma, and Yaqing Zhou contributed equally to this work
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- Suqian Hospital Affiliated of Xuzhou Medical University, Suqian, Jiangsu, China
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- Huai'an Hospital Affiliated of Xuzhou Medical University, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Shen ZX, Sun YM, Gu HH, Zhang Y, Shen ZW, Liang XN, Ding D, Wang J. Association between anxiety symptoms and atrial fibrillation in a community cohort of Chinese older adults: a case-control study. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2021; 21:471. [PMID: 34592933 PMCID: PMC8485515 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-021-02278-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background The association between anxiety and atrial fibrillation (AF) remains unclear. Moreover, this association has rarely been studied in Chinese individuals aged 60 years or older. This study investigated the association between anxiety and AF in a community-based case-control study of older adult residents in urban China. Methods The cases and controls were from a community-based study conducted in the Jingansi community in Shanghai, China, between January 2010 and December 2012. A total of 3622 residents aged 60 years or older without severe vision, hearing, or speaking impairments were eligible to participate in the physical examinations and questionnaire survey. AF was assessed based on a previous physician’s diagnosis, electrocardiogram, ambulatory electrocardiogram, or echocardiogram. Anxiety was evaluated using the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (ZSAS). Using the AF group as a reference, the control group consisted of randomly selected age- and sex-matched individuals in a 1:5 ratio (case:control = 1:5). The association between anxiety and AF in the AF group and the multifactor-matched control group was explored using logistic regression. Results In the AF and control groups, after adjusting for a history of coronary heart disease, valvular heart disease, hypertension, stroke, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes, as well as depression score, ZSAS scores (odds ratio 1.07; 95% confidence interval 1.02–1.12; p = 0.003), and anxiety symptoms (odds ratio 3.94; 95% confidence interval 1.06–14.70; p = 0.041) were associated with AF. Conclusions Anxiety symptoms were associated with AF in a Chinese older population. This suggests that older adults who have anxiety symptoms may need psychological intervention or treatment in daily life and care.
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- Zhu-Xia Shen
- Department of Cardiology, Jing'an District Centre Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, 259 Xikang Rd, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Jing'an District Centre Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, 259 Xikang Rd, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Jing'an District Centre Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, 259 Xikang Rd, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Jing'an District Centre Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, 259 Xikang Rd, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Jing'an District Centre Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, 259 Xikang Rd, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, WHO Collaborating Center for Research and Training in Neurosciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, WHO Collaborating Center for Research and Training in Neurosciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Jing'an District Centre Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, 259 Xikang Rd, Shanghai, 200040, China.
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Choi HJ, Seo EJ, Choi JS, Oh SJ, Son YJ. Perioperative risk factors for new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation among patients after isolated coronary artery bypass grafting: A retrospective study. J Adv Nurs 2021; 78:1317-1326. [PMID: 34519375 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2020] [Revised: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS Incidence of atrial fibrillation is considerably high after open heart surgery, which may prolong hospitalization and increase mortality. The aim of the present study is to investigate the perioperative risk factors for the occurrence of new-onset atrial fibrillation following isolated coronary artery bypass grafting. DESIGN A retrospective study. METHODS A total of 327 Korean patients recorded to have undergone first-time isolated coronary artery bypass grafting and no preoperative history of atrial fibrillation were included. The data were obtained from electronic health record from January 2010 to December 2019 at a tertiary care hospital. Predictors of new-onset atrial fibrillation after the surgery were identified by multivariate logistic regression analysis. RESULTS The incidence rate of new-onset atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting was approximately 28.4%, and the highest occurrence rate was 44.1% on postoperative day 2. Our main finding showed that advanced age was the strongest predictor of atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting. In addition, history of stroke and depression, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and intraoperative use of intra-aortic balloon pump were shown to be the risk factors. CONCLUSION Our findings showed that approximately 28% patients had new-onset atrial fibrillation after the surgery. Healthcare professionals should proactively assess risk factors for postoperative atrial fibrillation and focus more on older adults with pre-existing comorbidities, such as stroke, depression and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. IMPACT Older adults with history of stroke, depression and comorbid chronic obstructive pulmonary disease should be carefully monitored closely during perioperative period. The study highlights that early assessment of new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation can contribute to promote the quality of nursing care and frontline nurses may be a vital role in timely detection of atrial fibrillation after surgery. Prospective studies are required to identify the mechanisms connecting perioperative risk factors for atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery.
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- Hong-Jae Choi
- Graduate School of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Science, Ajou University, Suwon, South Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea
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- Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea
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Cintra FD, Figueiredo MJDO. Atrial Fibrillation (Part 1): Pathophysiology, Risk Factors, and Therapeutic Basis. Arq Bras Cardiol 2021; 116:129-139. [PMID: 33566977 PMCID: PMC8159512 DOI: 10.36660/abc.20200485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2020] [Accepted: 09/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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A fibrilação atrial é a arritmia sustentada mais comum na prática clínica com predileção pelas faixas etárias mais avançadas. Com o envelhecimento populacional, as projeções para as próximas décadas são alarmantes. Além de sua importância epidemiológica, a fibrilação atrial é destacada por suas repercussões clínicas, incluindo fenômenos tromboembólicos, hospitalizações e maior taxa de mortalidade. Seu mecanismo fisiopatológico é complexo, envolvendo uma associação de fatores hemodinâmicos, estruturais, eletrofisiológicos e autonômicos. Desde os anos 1990, o estudo Framingham em análises multivariadas já demonstrou que, além da idade, a presença de hipertensão, diabetes, insuficiência cardíaca e doença valvar é preditor independente dessa normalidade do ritmo. Entretanto, recentemente, vários outros fatores de risco estão sendo implicados no aumento do número de casos de fibrilação atrial, tais como sedentarismo, obesidade, anormalidades do sono, tabagismo e uso excessivo de álcool. Além disso, as mudanças na qualidade de vida apontam para uma redução na recorrência de fibrilação atrial, tornando-se uma nova estratégia para o tratamento de excelência dessa arritmia cardíaca. A abordagem terapêutica envolve um amplo conhecimento do estado de saúde e hábitos do paciente, e compreende quatro pilares principais: mudança de hábitos de vida e tratamento rigoroso de fatores de risco; prevenção de eventos tromboembólicos; controle da frequência; e controle do ritmo. Pela dimensão de fatores envolvidos no cuidado ao paciente portador de fibrilação atrial, ações integradas com equipes multiprofissionais estão associadas aos melhores resultados clínicos.
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Mental Health Status and Arrhythmia Recurrence in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation After Catheter Ablation. Can J Cardiol 2020; 37:523.e9. [PMID: 32931867 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2020.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Revised: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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