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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Main Authors: Isac Zia, Linda Johnson, Ensieh Memarian, Yan Borné, Gunnar Engström
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-12-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-02415-6