Key result
Heavy alcohol use is linked to idiopathic acute AF, documented in 62% of cases.
Why the study?
An association between heavy alcohol use and acute atrial fibrillation had never been demonstrated despite suspicion of causality.
Is heavy alcohol use associated with acute atrial fibrillation?
Population
64 idiopathic acute atrial fibrillation cases and 64 age- and sex-matched controls from general medical admissions
Comparison
Heavy alcohol use vs no heavy alcohol use
Design
Retrospective case-control study
Authors
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Heavy alcohol use is significantly associated with acute atrial fibrillation, and alcohol withdrawal may represent a particular risk factor.
Case-Control (n=128)
Is heavy alcohol use associated with acute atrial fibrillation?
Absolute Event Rate: 62% vs 33%
Heavy alcohol use is significantly associated with acute atrial fibrillation, and alcohol withdrawal may represent a particular risk factor.
Eugene C. Rich (1985) conducted a case-control in Idiopathic acute atrial fibrillation (n=128). Heavy alcohol use vs. Age- and sex-matched controls from general medical admissions was evaluated on Documentation as heavy users of alcohol. Heavy alcohol use was documented in 62% of patients with idiopathic acute atrial fibrillation compared to 33% of age- and sex-matched controls.
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