Is Thyroid disease related to Atrial Fibrillation

Thyroid disease is very common. Many people have overactive or underactive thyroid. Importantly, thyroid disease is related to atrial fibrillation. Those with thyroid disease, despite treatment, at higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation. If you have thyroid disease, it's very important to get treatment for it. Whether it's overactive or underactive, there is treatment available. But we know thyroid disease is linked to atrial fibrillation and can be a cause or a stimulator for atrial fibrillation and hence important to get thyroid disease control and be screened for atrial fibrillation. you