Taller people are more likely to develop atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular and often rapid heartbeat that can lead to stroke, heart failure, and other complications, says a recent study. The research, which reveals a strong link between the genetic variant associated with height and one's risk for AFib, is among the first to demonstrate that height may be a causal -- not correlated -- a risk factor for AFib. The findings were presented at the American Heart Association's 2019 Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia. Researchers found that the risk for AFib climbed as one's height increased, with every one-inch increase
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