Obesity and Risk of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery -- Zacharias et al. 112 (21): 3247 -- Circulation

Obesity and Risk of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery -- Zacharias et al. 112 (21): 3247 -- Circulation: "Conclusions Obesity is an important determinant of new-onset AF after cardiac surgery. Future postoperative AF risk models should incorporate BMI or obesity levels. Studies examining the efficacy of AF-minimizing prophylactic interventions in high-BMI patients, particularly in the elderly, may be warranted. "