Prevalence of Hyperthyroidism in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

Background: Hyperthyroidism causes a rise in cardiovascular disease and dysrhythmias, leading to increased mortality. Low serum thyrotropin levels are known independent risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF). The frequency of hyperthyroidism patients with AF is still unknown. Objectives: To determine the prevalence admitted tertiary care hospital Peshawar. Methodology: This was cross sectional observational study that included 155 AF. conducted cardiology department Peshawar, Pakistan, from December 2019 May 2020. Results: found 13(8.39%) fibrillation, while 142(91.61%) were without hyperthyroidism. There 94 (60.65%) males 61(39.35%) females. ratio male female 1.6: 1. mean age enrolled 50.35 years+14.95SD, range 18-75 years. Patients divided into three groups, common 41-60 (years) group. Conclusion: recognized cause fibrillation. Every new-onset should be investigated TSH levels. It can result cerebral embolic episodes, particularly elderly people other factors. Keywords: Atrial Hyperthyroidism, Arrhythmia