Why the study?
Although PVCs are associated with an increased risk of AF, the relationship between PVC burden and new-onset AF has not been investigated.
Does a moderate-to-high burden of premature ventricular complexes increase the risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation in AF-naïve patients?
Does a moderate-to-high burden of premature ventricular complexes increase the risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation in AF-naïve patients?
A moderate-to-high burden of premature ventricular complexes (≥1000/day) is an independent risk factor for the development of new-onset atrial fibrillation.
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Moderate-to-high PVC burden was associated with new-onset AF; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice or screening.
Lee et al. (2023) studied this question.
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