| Title: | Association between loneliness and incident atrial fibrillation across different genetic predisposition: findings from the UK Biobank |
| Journal: | European Journal of Medical Research |
| Published: | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Pubmed: | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39438930/ |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-024-02105-x |
Publication 13391
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Abstract
BackgroundLoneliness has garnered significant attention globally, with extensive exploration of its association with cardiovascular disease. However, a notable research gap persists concerning loneliness and its potential link to atrial fibrillation (AF).MethodsThis prospective cohort study utilized data from the UK Biobank (UKB), encompassing 441,056 participants. Loneliness was assessed through self-reported questionnaires gauging feelings of isolation and willingness to confide. AF diagnoses were ascertained using hospitalization records and cause-of-death registry data. The association between loneliness and AF risk was analyzed through multivariable Cox proportional hazard models.ResultsOver a median follow-up period of 13.9 years, 25,386 AF cases were identified. In comparison to individuals without reported loneliness, those in the loneliness group exhibited a significantly higher risk of AF (loneliness vs. non-loneliness: hazard ratio [HR]: 1.11, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.07-1.16). Subgroup analysis revealed that the association between loneliness and increased AF risk was significant solely in individuals without heart valve disease (HR: 1.12, 95% CI 1.07-1.16). Additionally, significant associations between loneliness and heightened AF risk were noted across strata of genetic susceptibility to AF, with no observable impact on these associations by genetic susceptibility (P for interaction = 0.070).ConclusionsThis study establishes a robust association between loneliness and an elevated long-term risk of AF. Notably, this association is particularly pronounced in individuals without valvular disease and does not appear to be influenced by genetic predisposition to AF.</p>
16 Keywords
- Adult
- Aged
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Biological Specimen Banks
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Incidence
- Loneliness
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Proportional Hazards Models
- Prospective Studies
- Risk Factors
- UK Biobank
- United Kingdom
7 Authors
- Zechen Liu
- Yanjun Song
- Shanshan Shi
- Zhihao Zheng
- Weihua Song
- Wenjia Zhang
- Kefei Dou
1 Application
| Application ID | Title |
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| 97155 | Association of the life pattern with the risk of myocardial infarction (MI) in people without standard modifiable cardiovascular risk factors (SMuRFs) |
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