[19] Obesity-Induced Atrial Fibrillation and Remodeling Flashcards
1
Q
What is AF?
A
Atrial Fibrillation
2
Q
What is Reversibility of Obesity-Induced AF?
A
Weight loss reversing AF.
3
Q
What is Atrial Remodeling?
A
Changes in atrial structure.
4
Q
What is HFD-Induced Obesity?
A
Obesity caused by a high-fat diet.
5
Q
How does weight loss impact new-onset AF?
A
Reduces risk by 29%.
6
Q
Effect of weight loss on arrhythmia-free survival?
A
6x greater probability.
7
Q
What was demonstrated in the sheep model of obesity?
A
Reversible atrial remodeling.
8
Q
What is unclear about obesity-induced AF reversibility?
A
Precise molecular mechanisms.
9
Q
What is bariatric surgery?
A
Weight reduction surgery.
10
Q
What are Atrial ERPs?
A
Atrial Effective Refractory Periods.
