Hypertension, obesity exert synergistic effect on risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation
Uncontrolled, long-standing hypertension is especially detrimental with respect to the risk of developing new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF), a study finds. Furthermore, the degree and duration of high blood pressure act synergistically with body weight status, such that obese individuals with hypertension have the highest AF risk.