Reduced lung function and odds ratio (95% confidence interval) of atrial fibrillation at re-examination after 5 yrs
| Variable | Model 1# | Model 2¶ |
| Age+ | 1.07 (1.04–1.09)*** | 1.06 (1.03–1.08)*** |
| Females | 1 (1) | 1 (1) |
| Males | 2.62 (1.53–4.48)*** | 2.38 (1.37–4.14)** |
| FEV1 % pred | ||
| ≥80% | 1 (1) | 1 (1) |
| 60–80% | 1.94 (1.13–3.34)* | 1.75 (1.01–3.05)* |
| <60% | 2.03 (0.95–4.34) | 1.64 (0.74–3.65) |
Data are presented as odds ratio (95% confidence interval)
FEV1 % pred: forced expiratory volume in one second % predicted
#: adjusted only for sex and age
¶: adjusted for sex, age, systolic blood pressure, diabetes and body mass index
+: per 10-yr increase
*: p<0.05
**: p<0.01
***: p<0.001