Obesity and atrial fibrillation: a narrative review from arrhythmogenic mechanisms to clinical significance
Abstract The prevalence of obesity and atrial fibrillation (AF), which are inextricably linked, is rapidly increasing worldwide. Obesity rates are higher among patients with AF than healthy individuals. Some epidemiological data indicated that obese patients were more likely to develop AF, but other...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-07-01
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| Series: | Cardiovascular Diabetology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12933-023-01913-5 |