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Date Published: 24/11/2025
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v556i2.16219
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Vol. 556 No. 2 (2025): Vietnam Medical Journal
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Duong Ha , K. L., Lam, . V. N., & Tran , T. V. (2025). A survey of some risk factors for atrial fibrillation in patients with arrhythmia at Cho Ray Hospital. Vietnam Medical Journal, 556(2). https://doi.org/10.51298/vmj.v556i2.16219

A survey of some risk factors for atrial fibrillation in patients with arrhythmia at Cho Ray Hospital

Khanh Linh Duong Ha 1,, Vinh Nien Lam2, Thanh Vinh Tran 1
1 Cho Ray Hospital
2 University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City

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Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia with serious complications. Identifying its risk factors is crucial for prevention and treatment. This study aimed to identify independent risk factors for AF in arrhythmia patients at Cho Ray Hospital. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study included 272 patients treated for arrhythmia between December 2023 and May 2024. Data on clinical history and paraclinical indicators were collected. The prevalence of AF was determined, and both univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to investigate the association between potential risk factors and AF. Statistical significance was set at a P-value <0.05. Results: The study found an AF prevalence of 14.7% in the patient group. Univariate analysis showed that age, heart failure, left atrial (LA) dimension, and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) were significantly associated with AF. However, a multivariate model identified only LA dimension and a history of diabetes as independent risk factors. For every one-millimeter increase in LA dimension, the risk of AF increased by 19.8% (OR=1.198, 95% CI: 1.093-1.313). Diabetic patients had a 3.4-fold higher risk of AF compared to non-diabetic individuals (OR=3.421, 95% CI: 1.021-11.466). Conclusion: The findings suggest that an enlarged LA and a history of diabetes are independent risk factors for AF in this patient population. These results provide an important basis for early screening and management to improve outcomes for arrhythmia patients

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