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Socioeconomic status and the development of atrial fibrillation in Hispanics, African Americans and non‐Hispanic whites

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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Despite having a higher burden of traditional AF risk factors, African American and Hispanic… Click to show full abstract

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Despite having a higher burden of traditional AF risk factors, African American and Hispanic minorities have a lower incidence of AF when compared to non‐Hispanic whites, referred to as the “racial paradox.”

Keywords: atrial fibrillation; status development; hispanic whites; non hispanic; socioeconomic status

Journal Title: Clinical Cardiology
Year Published: 2017

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