question: Please list 10 conditions which play a role in causing atrial fibrillation.
answer: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Multiple conditions like hypertension, heart failure, diabetes, sleep apnoea, hyperthyroidism and obesity play a role for the initiation and perpetuation of AF. Other possible causes are alcohol and drug use and atrial ischemia. Risk of AF increases with age.