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Atrial fibillation in diabetes: Need for cardiovigilance

Sanjay Kalra1, Kamal Kishor2, Aditya Batra3

  • 1Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India.

JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|March 21, 2019
PubMed

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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm disorder linked to serious health risks like stroke and mortality. Early detection and management, particularly in diabetes patients, are crucial for prevention.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most frequent cardiac arrhythmia, leading to significant morbidity and mortality.
  • AF increases stroke risk fivefold, doubles all-cause mortality, and elevates heart failure risk.
  • Metabolic and endocrine disorders are frequently associated with AF, highlighting a link between these conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To emphasize the importance of risk factor identification and clinical feature awareness for AF prevention and management.
  • To highlight the critical role of endocrinologists in AF detection and patient referral.
  • To advocate for enhanced cardiovascular surveillance, specifically electro-cardiovascular vigilance, within diabetes care.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article, the first in a two-part series.
  • Focuses on synthesizing current knowledge regarding AF risk factors and clinical presentation.
  • Emphasizes the intersection of endocrinology and cardiology in AF management.

Main Results:

  • AF is a prevalent condition with severe associated health risks.
  • A strong link exists between AF and various metabolic/endocrine conditions.
  • Endocrinologists are well-positioned to contribute to AF detection.

Conclusions:

  • Preventive cardiovigilance, particularly in individuals with diabetes, is essential.
  • Integrating electro-cardiovigilance into diabetes practice can improve AF detection rates.
  • Timely management of AF risk factors and early referral are critical for patient outcomes.

Keywords:
Atrial fibrillation, type 2 diabetes, prevention of atrial fibrillation, cardiovigilance.

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