Taller people have increased risk for developing atrial fibrillation
(PHYSorg.com Medicine & Health)

Taller people have an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular and often rapid heartbeat that can lead to stroke, heart failure and other complications, according to a new Penn Medicine study. The research, which reveals a strong link between the genetic variants associated with height and one`s risk for AFib, is the among the first to demonstrate that height may be a causal-not correlated-risk factor for AFib. The findings will be presented on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the American Heart Association`s 2019 Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia.