The Lead Episode 50: A Discussion of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation Prediction: the HARMS2-AF Risk Score

Discussion Topic: New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation Prediction: the HARMS2-AF Risk Score

Deepthy Varghese, MSN, ACNP, FNP, of Northside Hospital, is joined by guests Sandeep K. Goyal, MD, FHRS, Piedmont Heart Institute, and Andrea M. Russo, MD, FHRS, Cooper University Hospital. to discuss the article explores that development and validation of the HARMS2-AF score, a novel lifestyle risk assessment tool for identifying atrial fibrillation (AF) risk in the general population. Using data from the UK Biobank and Framingham Heart Study, the score, derived through Cox proportional hazards regression, includes variables like hypertension, age, body mass index, sex, sleep apnea, smoking, and alcohol. Physical inactivity and diabetes were not significant predictors. The score demonstrated effective predictive performance in both cohorts, outperforming existing models like Framingham-AF and ARIC, and comparable to CHARGE-AF. In conclusion, the HARMS2-AF score is a valuable tool for lifestyle-related AF risk identification, aiding in population screening and potential early intervention.

Host: Deepthy Varghese, MSN, ACNP, FNP
Guests: Sandeep K. Goyal, MD, FHRS and Andrea M. Russo, MD, FHRS

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