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Coffee improves cognition in people with atrial fibrillation
Up to or more than five cups of coffee per day can improve cognition in people with atrial fibrillation.
Atrial fibrillation risk identified early by NT-proBNP
N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) levels are strongly associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, particularly in older adults.
Atrial fibrillation caused by autoimmunity
Autoimmunity can cause or contribute to atrial fibulation (afib) and other cardiac arrhythmias, and should be included for investigation and treatment in case management.
Atrial fibrillation risk increased by non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs
NSAIDs increased the risk for atrial fibrillation. Practitioners must bear in mind the potential for all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to cause atrial fibrillation by aggravating or triggering latent autoimmune inflammation due to gut barrier compromise.