Alcohol use disorder and use of rhythm control therapies in patients with atrial fibrillation: A nationwide cohort study
AUD is independently associated with markedly lower use of rhythm control therapies in AF patients. These disparities are most pronounced among socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to ensure equitable treatment access.
Authors
- Konsta Teppo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4460-0994)
- Pirjo Mustonen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1319-0248)
- Juhani Airaksinen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0193-568X)
- Juha E.K. Hartikainen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0847-107X)
- Miika Linna (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7660-2484)
- Mikko Niemi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4550-2189)
- Jussi Jaakkola (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3398-4283)
- Alex Luojus (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7119-2781)
- Olli Halminen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9266-8435)
- Jukka Putaala A (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6630-6104)
- Jari K. Haukka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1450-6208)
- Mika Lehto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8691-5142)
- Miika Vanhanen
Institutions
- University Consortium of Pori (FI)
- University of Helsinki (FI)
- University of Turku (FI)
- University of Eastern Finland (FI)
- Helsinki University Hospital (FI)
- Jorvi Hospital (FI)
- Turku University Hospital (FI)
- Aalto University (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- IJC Heart & Vasculature
- Published
- 2025-12-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijcha.2025.101854
- Primary Topic
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00