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ABSTRACT: Background
Although several studies have investigated the role of psychological factors in atrial fibrillation (AF), the results are still under debate. Therefore, we performed a meta-analysis to examine the relationship between psychological factors and the risk of incident AF.Methods
We systematically searched the PubMed and EMBASE databases from inception to December 2019 to identify eligible studies. The hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were pooled by using a random-effects model.Results
A total of 11 cohort studies were included in this meta-analysis. There were 5, 2, 4, and 5 studies examining the association of anxiety, anger, depression, and psychological stress with AF, respectively. In the pooled analysis by a random-effects model, anxiety (HR = 1.10, 95%CI 0.97-1.24; P = .14), anger (HR = 1.08, 95%CI 0.95-1.23; P = .21), depression (HR = 1.15, 95%CI 0.98-1.35; P = .08), and work stress (HR = 1.14, 95%CI 0.98-1.34; P = .09) were not associated with the risk of AF. These results were not changed when we re-performed the analysis using a fixed-effects model.Conclusions
Based on current evidence, no associations were observed for anger, anxiety, and work stress with the risk of AF.
SUBMITTER: Fu Y
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7220243 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Fu Yonghui Y He Wenfeng W Ma Jianyong J Wei Bo B
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<h4>Background</h4>Although several studies have investigated the role of psychological factors in atrial fibrillation (AF), the results are still under debate. Therefore, we performed a meta-analysis to examine the relationship between psychological factors and the risk of incident AF.<h4>Methods</h4>We systematically searched the PubMed and EMBASE databases from inception to December 2019 to identify eligible studies. The hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were pooled by u ...[more]