Atrial fibrillation and heart failure frequently coexist and can precede or follow each other, highlighting the need for further mechanistic studies.
AF occurs in more than half of individuals with HF, and HF occurs in more than one third of individuals with AF. AF precedes and follows HF with both preserved and reduced ejection fraction, with some differences in temporal association and prognosis. Future studies focused on underlying mechanisms of these dual conditions are warranted.
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