Impact of Obesity on Atrial Fibrillation Pathogenesis and Treatment Options
ABSTRACT Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. AF increases the risk of stroke, heart failure, dementia, and hospitalization. Obesity significantly increases AF risk, both directly and indirectly, through related conditions, like hypertension, diabetes, and heart failure. O...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of the American Heart Association: Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease |
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| Online Access: | https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.123.032277 |