Table 3. Risk of incident atrial fibrillation by weekly alcohol consumption in former drinkers (n = 1,431).
| AF Cases | Incidence Rate (per 1,000 PYs) | Unadjusted Hazard Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval | Adjusted Hazard Ratioa | 95% Confidence Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light | 128 (15%) | 23.9 | 1 (Ref.) | Ref. | 1 (Ref.) | Ref. |
| Moderate | 28 (17%) | 28.0 | 1.22 | 0.81–1.83 | 1.15 | 0.75–1.78 |
| Heavy | 65 (17%) | 29.4 | 1.25 | 0.93–1.69 | 1.14 | 0.84–1.55 |
aAdjusted for age, sex, race, education level, prevalent cardiovascular disease [coronary artery disease (CAD), heart failure (HF), and stroke], hypertension (HTN), HDL-C, LDL-C, use of antihypertensive medications, use of anticoagulants, diabetes, smoking status, and body mass index (BMI).