Atrial Fibrillation and COVID-19: A Concerning Association Not to Be Overlooked

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed significant effects of the virus on the cardiovascular system, particularly with the emergence of serious cardiac complications such as atrial fibrillation (AF). This cardiac arrhythmia, often associated with severe clinical outcomes, appears to increase mortality risk in COVID-19 patients, whether pre-existing or newly diagnosed. With the exact relationship between COVID-19 and AF still uncertain, this study analyzed the prevalence and mortality risks associated with AF in COVID-19 patients.

What is the Link Between Atrial Fibrillation and COVID-19?