Bariatric Surgery Reduces The Incidence of Atrial Fibrillation: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis

Background: Obesity is associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). Bariatric surgery results in a high rate of long-term weight loss and is associated with amelioration of several chronic comorbidities. We hypothesize weight reduction with bariatric surgery will reduce the long-term incidence of AF.

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - November 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Kevin Lynch, J. Hunter Mehaffey, Robert B Hawkins, Taryn Hassinger, Bruce Schirmer, Peter T Hallowell, Jennifer Kirby Source Type: research