Journal article
Impact of weight reduction on pericardial adipose tissue and cardiac structure in patients with atrial fibrillation
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Obesity and pericardial adipose tissue are independent risk factors for atrial fibrillation (AF) and adverse cardiac structural remodeling. The effect of weight reduction on pericardial adipose tissue and cardiac structure remains unknown.
METHODS: We prospectively performed cardiac magnetic resonance imaging on 87 participants with AF undergoing either structured weight management (intervention) or general lifestyle advice …
Authors
Abed HS; Nelson AJ; Richardson JD; Worthley SG; Vincent A; Wittert GA; Leong DP
Journal
American Heart Journal, Vol. 169, No. 5, pp. 655–662.e2
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
May 2015
DOI
10.1016/j.ahj.2015.02.008
ISSN
0002-8703