Quitting smoking significantly lowers atrial fibrillation risk, per a study in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology using UK Biobank data.

A recent study in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology reveals that quitting smoking significantly lowers the risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib). Analyzing UK Biobank data from over 146,700 individuals, researchers found former smokers had a 13% lower risk, while those who quit during the study had an 18% lower risk compared to current smokers. The study underscores the immediate health benefits of smoking cessation in reducing AFib risk.

September 11, 2024
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