1 paper2 findings
Stroke
upin humans1HR 2.11
ECG risk factor count is associated with stroke in humans (HR 2.11, 95% CI 1.47–3.01).
“and of stroke (HR: 2.11, 95% CI: 1.47-3.01) compared to patients with none.”
HumansAll five ECG risk factors compared with none5 yearsn = 1,434,491
Heart-test risk factors linked to irregular heartbeat and stroke
European heart journal open26 Sep 2026
Atrial fibrillation
upin humans1HR 2.57
ECG risk factor count is associated with atrial fibrillation in humans (HR 2.57, 95% CI 1.85–3.57).
“Patients with all five ECG risk factors had a two-fold increased risk of AF [hazard ratio (HR): 2.57, 95% CI: 1.85-3.57]”
HumansAll five ECG risk factors compared with none5 yearsn = 1,434,491
Heart-test risk factors linked to irregular heartbeat and stroke
European heart journal open26 Sep 2026
Over five years, atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat, affected 8.3% and stroke 7.3% of patients with all five risk factors; both rates were lowest with none.Over five years, atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat, affected 8.3% and stroke 7.3% of patients with all five risk factors; both rates were lowest with none.