Journal article
Effect of Weight Reduction and Cardiometabolic Risk Factor Management on Symptom Burden and Severity in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Abstract
IMPORTANCE: Obesity is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation. Whether weight reduction and cardiometabolic risk factor management can reduce the burden of atrial fibrillation is not known.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of weight reduction and management of cardiometabolic risk factors on atrial fibrillation burden and cardiac structure.
Authors
Abed HS; Wittert GA; Leong DP; Shirazi MG; Bahrami B; Middeldorp ME; Lorimer MF; Lau DH; Antic NA; Brooks AG
Journal
JAMA, Vol. 310, No. 19, pp. 2050–2060
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
November 20, 2013
DOI
10.1001/jama.2013.280521
ISSN
0098-7484