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Bariatric surgery reduces incidence of atrial fibrillation: a propensity score –matched analysis
Atrial fibrillation (AF) affects 33.5 million individuals worldwide [1] and it is estimated that the prevalence of AF in the United States will increase 2- to 3-fold over the next 50 years [2]. Patients with AF are more likely to experience a variety of negative health outcomes, including myocardial infarction, heart failure, and stroke [3,4]. In addition to these major health risks, there is a significant economic burden associated with AF, amounting to as much as $26 billion in annual healthcare expenditures in the United States alone [5].
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - November 24, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Kevin T. Lynch, J. Hunter Mehaffey, Robert B. Hawkins, Taryn E. Hassinger, Peter T. Hallowell, Jennifer L. Kirby Tags: Original article Source Type: research