Key result
Depression linked to ~28% higher all-cause mortality in men with AF.
Why the study?
Does depression or anxiety increase all-cause mortality in adults with atrial fibrillation?
Population
12,283 adults aged 45 years and older diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in 75 primary care centres in Sweden.
Comparison
Depression or anxiety vs Patients without depression or anxiety
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May warrant depression screening in men with AF; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective confirmation before practice change.
Cohort (n=12,283)
Yes
Does depression or anxiety increase all-cause mortality in adults with atrial fibrillation?
Hazard Ratio: 1.28 (95% CI 1.08–1.53)
Depression is associated with a 28% increased risk of all-cause mortality in men with atrial fibrillation, highlighting the need for integrated management and tight follow-up.
Wändell et al. (2016) conducted a cohort in Atrial fibrillation (n=12,283). Depression or anxiety vs. Patients without depression or anxiety was evaluated on All-cause mortality (HR 1.28, 95% CI 1.08-1.53). Depression was associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality among men with atrial fibrillation compared to those without depression (HR 1.28; 95% CI 1.08-1.53).
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