Taller people have an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular and often rapid heartbeat that can lead to stroke, heart failure and other complications, according to a new Penn Medicine study. The research, which reveals a strong link between the genetic variants associated with height and one’s risk for AFib, is the among the first to demonstrate that height may be a causal—not correlated—risk factor for AFib. The findings will be presented on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the American Heart Association’s 2019 Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia.
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