Other Medical Conditions that Can Cause Atrial Fibrillation
Studies show that other medical conditions, such as heart, lung, and sleep disorders can also increase your risk of developing atrial fibrillation. Common conditions that increase your risk of developing this condition include: Chronic kidney disease
- COPD and other lung problems
- Diabetes [1]
- Heart failure [2]
- Viral infections
- Overweight and obesity [3]
- Sleep apnea [4] and other sleep disorders
- Heart valve diseases
- High blood pressure
- Hyperthyroidism [5]
- Sick sinus syndrome, a conduction problem.
Many drugs, such as stimulants and over-the-counter drugs may also increase your risk of developing atrial fibrillation