Family history as a risk factor for recurrent hospitalization for lone atrial fibrillation: a nationwide family study in Sweden

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Although the heritability of atrial fibrillation (AF) has been determined, the relevance of family history of AF for the likelihood of recurrent hospitalization for AF is unknown. The aim of this nationwide study was to determine whe...

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Main Authors: Zöller Bengt, Ohlsson Henrik, Sundquist Jan, Sundquist Kristina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/12/121