Elevated levels of body mass index and waist circumference, but not high variability, are associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation
M Zhao, L Song, Q Zhao, Y Chen, B Li, Z Xie, Z Fu… - BMC medicine, 2022 - Springer
Background Although obesity has been associated with risk of atrial fibrillation (AF), the
associations of variability of obesity measures with AF risk are uncertain, and longitudinal …
associations of variability of obesity measures with AF risk are uncertain, and longitudinal …
Joint and interactive associations of body mass index and genetic factors with cardiovascular disease: a prospective study in UK Biobank
R Huang, X Kong, R Geng, J Wu, T Chen, J Li, C Li… - BMC Public Health, 2024 - Springer
Background Both body mass index (BMI) and genetic factors independently contribute to
cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, it is unclear whether genetic risk modifies the …
cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, it is unclear whether genetic risk modifies the …
[HTML][HTML] Assessment of facial video-based detection of atrial fibrillation across human complexion
Background Early self-detection of atrial fibrillation (AF) can help delay and/or prevent
significant associated complications, including embolic stroke and heart failure. We …
significant associated complications, including embolic stroke and heart failure. We …
Associations between obesity parameters and the risk of incident atrial fibrillation and ischaemic stroke in the different age groups
Objective Obesity and aging are important predisposing factors to atrial fibrillation (AF) and
ischaemic stroke (IS). However, limited data comprehensively evaluated the relationships …
ischaemic stroke (IS). However, limited data comprehensively evaluated the relationships …
Body Mass Index in Adolescence and Long‐Term Risk of Early Incident Atrial Fibrillation and Subsequent Mortality, Heart Failure, and Ischemic Stroke
D Djekic, M Lindgren, ND Åberg, M Åberg… - Journal of the …, 2022 - Am Heart Assoc
Background We sought to determine the role of obesity in adolescent men on development
of atrial fibrillation (AF) and subsequent associated clinical outcomes in subjects diagnosed …
of atrial fibrillation (AF) and subsequent associated clinical outcomes in subjects diagnosed …
Environmental Fe, Ti, Al, Cu, Hg, Bi, and Si nanoparticles in the atrioventricular conduction axis and the associated ultrastructural damage in young urbanites: cardiac …
L Calderon-Garciduenas… - Environmental …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Air pollution exposure is a risk factor for arrhythmia. The atrioventricular (AV) conduction axis
is key for the passage of electrical signals to ventricles. We investigated whether …
is key for the passage of electrical signals to ventricles. We investigated whether …
Structural and social determinants of health: The multi-ethnic study of atherosclerosis
Background Researchers have increasingly recognized the importance of structural and
social determinants of health (SSDOH) as key drivers of a multitude of diseases and health …
social determinants of health (SSDOH) as key drivers of a multitude of diseases and health …
Impact of anthropometric factors on outcomes in atrial fibrillation patients: analysis on 10 220 patients from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)-European Heart …
Aim To investigate the association of anthropometric parameters [height, weight, body mass
index (BMI), body surface area (BSA), and lean body mass (LBM)] with outcomes in atrial …
index (BMI), body surface area (BSA), and lean body mass (LBM)] with outcomes in atrial …
Impedance-guided modified CLOSE protocol ablation can reduce ablation index necessary for pulmonary vein isolation in patients with atrial fibrillation
T Nagase, T Kikuchi, T Unno, R Arai, S Tatsukawa… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Real-time monitoring of generator impedance drop is not considered in CLOSE
protocol pulmonary vein (PV) isolation (PVI) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). We verified …
protocol pulmonary vein (PV) isolation (PVI) in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). We verified …
Incidence of atrial fibrillation in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
C Matsumoto, H Ogawa, Y Saito, S Okada… - BMJ Open Diabetes …, 2022 - drc.bmj.com
Introduction The incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF), a significant risk factor for cardiovascular
disease (CVD), is increasing worldwide. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) and advanced age …
disease (CVD), is increasing worldwide. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) and advanced age …