Autori: Herrera L, Leal I, Lapi F, Schuemie M, Arcoraci V, Cipriani F, Sessa E, Vaccheri A, Piccinni C, Staniscia T, Vestri A, Di Bari M, Corrao G, Zambon A, Gregori D, Carle F, Sturkenboom M, Mazzaglia G, Trifiro G

Rivista:  Osteoporos Int. 2015 Mar 10. [Epub ahead of print]

ABSTRACT
Bisphosphonate treatment is used to prevent bone fractures. A controversial association of bisphosphonate use and risk of atrial fibrillation has been reported. In our study, current alendronate users were associated with a higher risk of atrial fibrillation as compared with those who had stopped bisphosphonate (BP) therapy for more than 1 year.
INTRODUCTION
Bisphosphonates are widely used to prevent bone fractures. Controversial findings regarding the association between bisphosphonate use and the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF) have been reported. The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk of AF in association with BP exposure.

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