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Multivariable model for atrial fibrillation–related emergency department visits
| Variable | IRR (95% CI) | P |
|---|---|---|
| Location: urban vs rural | 0.64 (0.4, 1.04) | 0.0689 |
| Age (1-y increase) | 0.97 (0.94, 0.99) | 0.0142 |
| Sex: female vs male | 1.56 (0.95, 2.55) | 0.078 |
| CHADS2 (1-unit increase) | 0.98 (0.8, 1.2) | 0.8613 |
| Obstructive sleep apnea | 1.58 (0.9, 2.78) | 0.1144 |
CHADS2, Congestive Heart Failure, Hypertension, Age, Diabetes, Stroke/Transient Ischemic Attack; CI, confidence interval; IRR, incidence rate ratio.
