Anthropometric measures and the risk of developing atrial fibrillation: a Swedish Cohort Study
Abstract Aims Obesity is a risk factor for several cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including atrial fibrillation (AF). However, it is less clear whether overall fat or abdominal fat distribution are most important for risk of developing AF. This study investigates how different anthropometric measur...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-12-01
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Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-02415-6 |