Genetically-determined body mass index and the risk of atrial fibrillation progression in men and women.

J E SilandB O NguyenR R de WithI C Van GelderP van der HarstMichiel Rienstra

Published in: PloS one (2021)

Genetically-determined BMI is only associated with women at risk of AF progression. The results may be supporting evidence for a causal link between observed BMI and AF progression in women. We emphasize the need for further investigation of genetically determined BMI and observed BMI to optimize AF management in women with increased risk for AF progression.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
body mass index
oral anticoagulants
polycystic ovary syndrome
left atrial
catheter ablation
heart failure
left atrial appendage
direct oral anticoagulants
type diabetes
percutaneous coronary intervention
pregnant women
adipose tissue
cervical cancer screening
left ventricular
weight loss