Influence of body mass index on recurrence of atrial fibrillation after electrical cardioversion.

Carmen LigeroVictor BazanJosé M GuerraMoisés Rodríguez-MañeroXavier ViñolasJosep M Alegret

Published in: PloS one (2023)

Increased BMI is independently related to AF recurrence after ECV. BMI should also be taken into account when making decisions about the indication for ECV in persistent AF.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
body mass index
weight gain
oral anticoagulants
catheter ablation
left atrial
left atrial appendage
direct oral anticoagulants
heart failure
percutaneous coronary intervention
physical activity
free survival
weight loss
mitral valve
venous thromboembolism