Why the study?
Does guideline-directed management of hypertension reduce the incidence and progression of atrial fibrillation?
Population
Patients with or at risk for atrial fibrillation and hypertension
Design
Review
Authors
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Supports BP control as potential AF prevention strategy; leaves open whether guideline-directed management reduces incidence or progression.
Does guideline-directed management of hypertension reduce the incidence and progression of atrial fibrillation?
Hypertension is a major modifiable risk factor for atrial fibrillation, and its guideline-directed management may reduce AF incidence and progression.
Ogunsua et al. (2015) studied this question.
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