Arrhythmias & electrophysiologyResearch article
Hypertension and Atrial Fibrillation: A Frontier Review From the AF-SCREEN International Collaboration
- Narrative review
- expert review by 29 members of the AF-SCREEN International Collaboration
Authors' conclusion
Hypertension and AF are inextricably connected.
Study context
- Population
- Patients with hypertension and atrial fibrillation (AF)
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Links between hypertension and AF, simultaneous screening, and AF prevention by antihypertensive therapy (narrative review findings)
Hypertension present in AF patients
>70%
Original publication
Hypertension and Atrial Fibrillation: A Frontier Review From the AF-SCREEN International Collaboration. Circulation. Published 24 March 2025. doi:10.1161/circulationaha.124.071047
Summarised from the published abstract; every number is checked against it