Observational studyInternational journal of cardiology2019
Increased risk of atrial fibrillation in patients with Behçet's disease: A nationwide population-based study.
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- Cardiac involvement in Behçet's syndrome: findings from a clinically driven cardiological evaluation.Rheumatology (Oxford, England) · 2026Article
- Cardiac Manifestations in Behçet's Syndrome.Current rheumatology reports · 2025Review
- Cardiac Manifestations in Iranian Patients with Behçet's Disease.The journal of Tehran Heart Center · 2021Article
- Risk of Atrial Fibrillation According to Cancer Type: A Nationwide Population-Based Study.JACC. CardioOncology · 2021Article
- Burden of atrial fibrillation in patients with rheumatic diseases.World journal of clinical cases · 2021Article
- Cardiovascular Research Using the Korean National Health Information Database.Korean circulation journal · 2020Review
- Cardiovascular Manifestations of Systemic Vasculitides.Current rheumatology reports · 2020Review
- Behçet's disease: A (silk) route to atrial fibrillation?International journal of cardiology · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundChronic inflammation plays a role in the pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation (AF). However, there is a paucity of information about whether Behçet's disease (BD) is associated with an increased risk of AF. This population-based study aimed to determine the risk of AF in patients with BD.
methodsA total of 6636 newly diagnosed BD patients without a history of AF were included from the Korean National Health Insurance Service database between 2010 and 2014. Newly diagnosed non-valvular AF was identified using the claims data. An age- and sex-matched non-BD subjects were extracted at a ratio of 1:5 (n = 31,040). The incidence and risk of AF were compared between groups.
resultsDuring a mean follow-up of 3.6 ± 1.5 years, AF was newly diagnosed in 173 patients (51 in the BD group, 122 in the control group). The incidence was 2.3 and 1.1 per 1000 person-years, respectively. After adjustment, the BD group showed a 1.8-fold higher risk of AF compared to the control group. Patients with BD aged ≤40 years had a higher risk of AF, while patients aged ≥65 years showed a similar risk. Men with BD had a 2.5-fold increased risk of AF, whereas women with BD did not. Severe BD had a higher risk for AF compared to non-severe BD and controls.
conclusionsBD was associated with an increased risk of AF, particularly in men and young patients. Active surveillance and treatment are needed in BD patients and those with arrhythmic symptoms.
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