Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the sample (n = 1764) divided by onset of atrial fibrillation at follow‐up
| Variable | Atrial Fibrillation at Follow‐up (n = 115) | No Atrial Fibrillation at Follow‐up (n = 1649) | P Value1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, y | 75.2 ± 6.1 | 74.2 ± 6.9 | <0.0002 |
| Gender, female, % | 59.1 | 64.2 | <0.0001 |
| Medical conditions, % | |||
| Hypertension | 84.3 | 76.4 | <0.0001 |
| Diabetes | 19.1 | 14.6 | <0.0001 |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 25.2 | 16.8 | <0.0001 |
| ≥3 drugs taken daily | 74.5 | 58.5 | <0.0001 |
| Demographic information, % | |||
| Education ≥5 years | 11.9 | 14.8 | 0.001 |
| Current/former smokers | 43.5 | 36.1 | <0.0001 |
| Monthly income ≥500 euros | 37.7 | 38.7 | 0.38 |
| Drinking habits | 71.3 | 67.6 | 0.07 |
| Physical activity >4h/wk | 21.7 | 26.7 | <0.0001 |
| Anthropometric parameters | |||
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 28.20 ± 4.26 | 27.94 ± 4.64 | 0.03 |
| Height, cm | 160.3 ± 9.0 | 157.9 ± 9.1 | <0.0001 |
| Body surface area, m2 | 3.24 ± 0.69 | 3.07 ± 0.68 | <0.0001 |
| Waist, cm | 96.87 ± 9.97 | 96.87 ± 11.80 | 0.80 |
| Waist‐to‐stature ratio | 0.61 ± 0.06 | 0.62 ± 0.08 | 0.002 |
| Hip circumference, cm | 101.90 ± 8.47 | 101.02 ± 9.65 | 0.97 |
| Waist‐to‐hip ratio | 0.95 ± 0.08 | 0.96 ± 0.08 | 0.57 |
| Mid–upper arm circumference | 30.33 ± 3.11 | 30.30 ± 3.42 | 0.85 |
Numbers are mean values ± standard deviations or percentages (%), as appropriate (weighted data).
1
Unless otherwise specified, P values are adjusted for age and gender using a general linear model or logistic regression, as appropriate.
2
Not adjusted for age.