Key result
High levels of perceived stress were associated with a higher prevalence of atrial fibrillation compared to no stress (OR 1.60; 95% CI 1.39-1.84).
Why the study?
Does higher perceived stress increase the prevalence of atrial fibrillation?
Cross-Sectional (n=25,530)
Does higher perceived stress increase the prevalence of atrial fibrillation?
Higher levels of perceived stress are independently associated with an increased prevalence of atrial fibrillation.
May inform AF risk discussions; leaves open whether stress reduction alters incidence.
BACKGROUND: The association between perceived stress and atrial fibrillation (AF) remains unclear. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to examine the association between perceived stress and AF. METHODS: A total of 25,530 participants (mean age 65 ± 9.4 years; 54 % women; 41 % blacks) from the REasons for Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke (REGARDS) study were included in this analysis. Logistic regression was used to compute odds ratios (OR) and 95 % confidence intervals (CI) for the association between the short version of the Cohen Perceived Stress Scale and AF. RESULTS: In a multivariable analysis adjusted for demographics, cardiovascular risk factors, and potential confounders, the prevalence of AF was found to increase with higher levels of stress (none: OR = 1.0, referent; low stress: OR = 1.12, 95 % CI = 0.98, 1.27; moderate stress OR = 1.27, 95 % CI = 1.11, 1.47; high stress: OR = 1.60, 95 % CI = 1.39, 1.84). CONCLUSION: Increasing levels of perceived stress are associated with prevalent AF in REGARDS.
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O’Neal et al. (2015) conducted a cross-sectional in Atrial Fibrillation (n=25,530). Perceived stress vs. No stress was evaluated on Prevalent atrial fibrillation (OR 1.60, 95% CI 1.39-1.84). High levels of perceived stress were associated with a higher prevalence of atrial fibrillation compared to no stress (OR 1.60; 95% CI 1.39-1.84).
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