What are the cardiovascular risk factors associated with the incidence of atrial fibrillation?
Cardiovascular risk factors associated with the incidence of atrial fibrillation include hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, obesity, and heart failure. Other risk factors include age, gender, ethnicity, and family history. Additionally, certain medications, such as those used to treat arrhythmias, have been associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation. 