In the multivariable model, following adjustment for age, sex, NYHA class, CAD, Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus, Atrial fibrillation, Previous MI, COPD, SBP, DBP, Heart rate, WBC, Hemoglobin, Platelet, Albumin, LDL-C, Triglycerides, HbA1c,BUN, Creatinine, Uric acid, Potassium, Sodium, Troponin I, LVEDV, LVESV, LVEF. This evidence concerns the gene ALB and atrial fibrillation.