Atrial fibrillation and stress to have bidirectional relationship

Published On 2022-03-16 10:15 GMT | Update On 2022-03-16 10:15 GMT

Stress has been linked with poor health outcomes, though the exact mechanism remains poorly defined. Psychological stress is recognized as a contributing factor in atrial fibrillation (AFib), both in initiation and heightening of AFib. The diagnosis of AFib is often associated with increased anxiety, psychological distress and suicidal ideation. In a review paper published today in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology, potential mechanisms linking stress and AFib and the possible use of stress reduction in AFib management are explored.

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Atrial fibrillation and stress have bidirectional relationship, finds study

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Atrial fibrillation and stress to have bidirectional relationship

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