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Risk of atrial fibrillation and stroke in rheumatoid arthritis: Danish nationwide cohort study

Jesper Lindhardsen, Ole Ahlehoff, Gunnar Gislason, Ole Rintek Madsen, Jonas Bjerring Olesen, Jesper Hastrup Svendsen, Christian Torp‐Pedersen, Peter Riis Hansen

BMJ · 2012 · 190 citations · 37 references

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Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis was associated with an increased incidence of atrial fibrillation and stroke. The novel finding of increased risk of atrial fibrillation in rheumatoid arthritis suggests that this arrhythmia is relevant in cardiovascular risk assessment of these patients.

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