[27] REVERSE-AF Study - Additional Findings and Implications

Question 1

What is the “AF begets AF” phenomenon?

Answer 1

AF tends to promote its future occurrences.

Question 2

How does weight loss influence AF ablation requirement?

Answer 2

• Over 10% weight loss led to 45% of patients not requiring ablation
• Further 37% requiring only a single procedure

Question 3

What are the insights and implications of the REVERSE-AF study?

Answer 3

The study suggests a transformative role for weight and risk factor management in potentially reversing the disease process of AF.