Daily Archives: June 4, 2019


Anger/Stress Triggered AF Risk Lower with β-Blockers

A prospective, controlled, electronic diary–based US study suggests that anger or stress can trigger atrial fibrillation (AF), but use of β-blockers is associated with greatly attenuated risk. The study included 91 patients (mean age 59) with a history of paroxysmal or persistent AF recorded their rhythm on event monitors at […]