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Referenced studies that support the recommendation are summarized in the Online Data Supplement.
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1. Patients with a history of AF who smoke cigarettes should be strongly advised to quit smoking and should receive GDMT for tobacco cessation1,2 to mitigate increased risks of AF-related cardiovascular complications and other adverse outcomes.3–6