Why the study?
Does global psychological distress increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in women without known cardiovascular disease?
Does global psychological distress increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in women without known cardiovascular disease?
Global psychological distress and depressive symptoms do not appear to increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in women without baseline cardiovascular disease.
No association in women without CVD does not support distress as AF risk factor; leaves open prospective confirmation in broader populations.
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