Why the study?
Epicardial and pericardial adipose tissue contribute to the development of left AF, but the factors influencing cardiac fat, its impact on heart function, and its role in AF recurrence require evaluation.
What are the factors influencing cardiac fat and its impact on heart function and recurrence of atrial fibrillation in patients with paroxysmal AF?
What are the factors influencing cardiac fat and its impact on heart function and recurrence of atrial fibrillation in patients with paroxysmal AF?
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In patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, obesity and male sex are associated with increased epicardial and pericardial adipose tissue, which correlates with decreased cardiac function.
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Hamze et al. (2023) studied this question.
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