In multivariable‐adjusted Cox proportional hazard models log10(NT‐proBNP) (HR per 1 SD [=0.41] increase in log10(NT‐proBNP) 2.11; 95% CI 1.98, 2.25; p < .01) as well as log10(hsCRP) (HR per 1 SD [=0.48] increase in log10(hsCRP) 1.09; 95% CI 1.03, 1.16; p < .01) were statistically significantly related to incident AF. Here, NPPB is linked to atrial fibrillation.