Obesity and the Risk of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation, November 24, 2004, Wang et al. 292 (20): 2471

JAMA -- Abstract: Obesity and the Risk of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation, November 24, 2004, Wang et al. 292 (20): 2471
Conclusions Obesity is an important, potentially modifiable risk factor for AF. The excess risk of AF associated with obesity appears to be mediated by left atrial dilatation. These prospective data raise the possibility that interventions to promote normal weight may reduce the population burden of AF.