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Multiple anthropometric measures and proarrhythmic 12-lead ECG indices: A mendelian randomization study.

Maddalena ArdissinoKiran Haresh Kumar PatelBilal RayesRohin K ReddyGreg J MellorFu Siong Ng
Published in: PLoS medicine (2023)
The results of this study support a causal role of BMI on multiple ECG indices that have previously been associated with atrial and ventricular arrhythmic risk. Importantly, the results identify a role of both fat mass, fat-free mass, and height in this association.
Keyphrases
  • body mass index
  • adipose tissue
  • heart rate
  • heart rate variability
  • left ventricular
  • blood pressure
  • atrial fibrillation
  • fatty acid
  • mitral valve
  • weight gain
  • left atrial