Abstract 283: Association of Body Mass Index with Outcomes in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: Results From the ORBIT-AF Registry [Session Title: Poster Session II]

Conclusion: Among patients with AF, higher BMI was associated with a greater use of anticoagulation, rhythm control strategies, and lower mortality risk.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 29, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pandey, A., Gersh, B., McGuire, D., Shrader, P., Thomas, L., Kowey, P. R., Mahaffey, K. W., Hylek, E., Sun, S., Burton, P., Piccini, J., Peterson, E., Fonarow, G. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session II Source Type: research