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Sanjay Kalra¹, Kamal Kishor², Deepak Khandelwal³

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

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Summary

Atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart rhythm disorder, increases risks of stroke and heart failure. Early detection and management, particularly by considering endocrine and metabolic links, can prevent serious complications.

Keywords:

Arrhythmia, cardiovigilance, diabetes, endovigilance, hyperthyroidism

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Endocrinology
Internal Medicine

Background:

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent cardiac arrhythmia.
AF diagnosis is linked to increased hospitalization, stroke, heart failure, and mortality risks.
Timely diagnosis and treatment of AF are crucial for preventing severe complications.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the association between endocrine and metabolic diseases and atrial fibrillation.
To encourage proactive roles for physicians and endocrinologists in AF detection and management.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on endocrine and metabolic disorders associated with AF.
Analysis of clinical implications for AF detection and management.

Main Results:

A wide range of endocrine and metabolic diseases are associated with AF.
Physicians need heightened clinical suspicion and targeted screening for AF.

Conclusions:

Endocrine and metabolic diseases represent a significant, often overlooked, factor in AF.
Collaboration between cardiologists and endocrinologists is vital for improving AF patient outcomes through early detection and comprehensive management.