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Elevated Atrial Fibrillation Risk Among Young Adults with Gout: Findings from a Nationwide Cohort Analysis

  • By

  • Eunsong Kang

  • Kyung-Do Han

  • Gwan Gyu Song

  • Jae Hyun Jung

  • Youngho Lee

  • July 7, 2026

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    Gout is linked to an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) in young adults aged 20–39 years, with a fully adjusted hazard ratio of 1.44.

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    The study analyzed data from 6,506,721 individuals using the Korean National Health Insurance Service database.

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    Cumulative incidence of AF was significantly higher in individuals with gout compared to those without, with a log-rank P value of less than 0.001.

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    Stronger associations between gout and AF were observed in non-obese individuals and those with chronic kidney disease.

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    The findings highlight the need for cardiovascular risk assessment in young adults with gout due to the potential for increased AF risk.

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Increased risk of atrial fibrillation in young adults with gout: a nationwide cohort study

  • by Eunsong Kang, Kyung-Do Han, Gwan Gyu Song, Jae Hyun Jung, Youngho Lee

  • July 7, 2026

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