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Bariatric Surgery and the Risk of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation in Swedish  Obese Subjects
BackgroundObesity is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation, which in turn is associated with stroke, heart failure, and increased all-cause mortality.ObjectivesThe authors investigated whether weight loss through bariatric surgery may reduce the risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation.MethodsSOS (Swedish Obese Subjects) is a prospective matched cohort study conducted at 25 surgical departments and 480 primary healthcare centers in Sweden. The cohort was recruited between 1987 and 2001. Among 4,021 obese  individuals with sinus rhythm and no history of atrial fibrillation, 2,000 underwent bariatric surgery (surgery group), a...
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology - December 5, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Pre-Frailty and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Elderly Men and Women The Pro.V.A. Study
ConclusionsOur findings suggest that pre-frailty, which is potentially reversible, is independently associated with a higher risk of older adults developing CVD. Among the physical domains of pre-frailty, low gait speed seems to be the best predictor of future CVD.
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology - March 9, 2015 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research