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Shi M, Manouchehri AM, Shaffer CM, Vaitinadin NS, Hellwege JN, Salem JE, Davis LK, Simmons JH, Roden DM, Shoemaker MB, Ferguson JF, Mosley JD. Genetic Thyrotropin Regulation of Atrial Fibrillation Risk Is Mediated Through an Effect on Height. The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism. 2021 Dec 16;106(106). 2124-2132.
Abstract
A genetic predisposition to lower thyrotropin (TSH) levels is associated with increased atrial fibrillation (AF) risk through undefined mechanisms.