Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent arrhythmia worldwide, with an estimated 5 million new cases reported in 2010 and a prevalence of 33 million by 2015. Over the past two decades, numerous prospective epidemiological studies have investigated the link between smoking and AF. This systematic review aims to evaluate the association persistent smoking and long term outcomes in patients with atrial fibrilation by analyzing available studies of the last 10 years. Methods: The study adhered to PRISMA 2020 standards, examining English literature from 2014 to 2024. It excluded editorials, reviews from the same journal, and submissions without a DOI. PubMed, SagePub, SpringerLink, and Google Scholar were utilized as literature sources. Result: Initially retrieving 360 articles from online databases (PubMed, SagePub, SpringerLink and Google Scholar) eight relevant papers were selected after three rounds of screening for full-text analysis. Conclusion: Smoking is generally associated with an increased risk of AF. The extent of this risk is influenced by various factors, including age, gender, and other cardiovascular risk factors. These findings underline the importance of a nuanced approach to AF prevention and treatment, particularly concerning smoking habits.
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