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University Hospitals Researcher Develops New Score System to Better Screen and Treat HFpEF Heart Failure Patients

DAIC

It incorporates age, body mass index (BMI), and atrial fibrillation to aid in the diagnosis of HFpEF. The newly developed HFpEF-ABA score model estimates the probability of HFpEF in individual patients based on three simple clinical variables: age, BMI, and atrial fibrillation.

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Obese patients exhibit a greater enhancement in mental health-related quality of life compared to non-obese patients following thoracoscopic ablation of atrial fibrillation

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundObesity is an important risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF) development and progression. Furthermore, obesity reduces health-related quality of life (HRQoL), an essential indicator for treatment efficacy of AF ablation. Heart rhythm was systematically monitored during follow-up.

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The causal relationship between obesity, obstructive sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation: a study based on mediated Mendelian randomization

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

BackgroundAtrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac arrhythmia that is associated with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSA). Through mediating MR analysis, it was found that OSA played a certain role in the causal relationship between obesity and AF, with about 6.4%

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ANXA1-FPR2 axis mitigates the susceptibility to atrial fibrillation in obesity via rescuing AMPK activity in response to lipid overload

Cardiovascular Diabetology

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent arrhythmia in clinical practice, and obesity serves as a significant risk factor for its development. The underlying mechanisms of obesity-related AF remain intri.

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Heart Disease and Stroke Could Affect at Least 60% of Adults in U.S. by 2050, According to American Heart Association Advisories

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A projected rise in heart disease and stroke – along with several key risk factors, including high blood pressure and obesity – is likely to triple related costs to $1.8 A projected rise in heart disease and stroke – along with several key risk factors, including high blood pressure and obesity – is likely to triple related costs to $1.8

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National AFib Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Physicians Worldwide

ADN Center of Excellence

September is National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most common yet often misunderstood heart conditions. Understanding Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation is characterized by an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm that can lead to poor blood flow.

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National AFib Awareness Month: A Call to Action for Physicians Worldwide

ADN Center of Excellence

September is National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about one of the most common yet often misunderstood heart conditions. Understanding Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation is characterized by an irregular and often rapid heart rhythm that can lead to poor blood flow.

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