scholarly journals P814 Independent association of body mass index and left atrial strain in patients with non valvular atrial fibrillation. The NeAfib-Echo registry

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
L Esposito ◽  
R Sorrentino ◽  
V Capone ◽  
C Santoro ◽  
M Lembo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Left Atrial ◽  
Longitudinal Strain ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Volume Index ◽  
The Third ◽  
Lv Mass

Abstract Background Overweight and obesity are related to the risk of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF). Peak atrial longitudinal strain (PALS) is an advanced echocardiographic parameter of left atrial (LA) function with a recognized diagnostic and prognostic role in both the general population and AF. Purpose To investigate the impact of body mass index (BMI) on LA function by utilizing standard and advanced echocardiography in patients with non-valvular AF. Methods In the NeAfib-Echo registry, 395 consecutive adult patients with non-valvular AF (F/M: 175/220; mean age 70.6 ± 11 years, BMI: 27.8 ± 5.6 kg/m²) were enrolled. 215 patients (54.1%) had permanent/persistent AF (prAF) and 178 (45.9%) had paroxysmal AF (pxAF). Anthropometric parameters and blood pressure (BP) were recorded and CHA2DS2VASc score was calculated. Patients underwent a complete echo-Doppler exam, including determination of PALS and left ventricular (LV) global longitudinal strain (GLS) (both reported in absolute values). The overall population was divided according to BMI tertiles: first tertile <25.3 Kg/m² (n = 127); second tertile 25.3-29 Kg/m² (n = 137); third tertile > 29.3 Kg/m² (n = 130). Results No significant difference of sex prevalence, age, systolic BP and heart rate was found among the three BMI tertiles, whereas diastolic BP was higher in the third tertile (p < 0.001). CHA2DS2VASc score did not significantly differ among tertiles. In the pooled population LV mass index (LVMi) (p = 0.001) progressively increased from the first to the third tertile (p < 0.001), whereas LA volume index, LV ejection fraction (EF), GLS and E/e" ratio were not significantly different among the three groups. PALS was lower in third tertile (14.3 ± 8.2%) versus both the first (19.0 ± 11.5%) and the second tertile (17.7 ± 10.6%) (p < 0.002). In separate sub-analyses according to AF type, PALS was significantly lower in the first than the third tertile in the PxAF group (p < 0.01) but not in patients with PrAF (p = 0.158). In the pooled population PALS was significantly related with BMI (r= -0.17, p < 0.001) (Figure) but also with age, heart rate, LVMi, LV EF, GLS, E/e’ ratio and pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PAPS). By a multilinear regression analysis, after adjusting for CHA2DS2VASc score, LV mass index, LV EF, E/e’ ratio and PAPs, BMI remained independently associated with PALS (standardized β coefficient = -0.127, p < 0.02) (cumulative R² =0.41, SEE = 8.5%, p < 0.0001). Conclusions In patients with non valvular AF, overweight and obesity exert a detrimental effect on LA function as testified by the gradual PALS reduction with the increase of BMI tertiles. BMI is associated with PALS independently of several confounders including CHA2DS2VASc. Besides CHA2DS2VASc score, BMI could be considered as an additional factor for evaluating cardiovascular risk in non valvular AF. Abstract P814 Figure. Relation between BMI and PALS

scholarly journals Left Atrial Deformation And Risk of Transient Ischemic Attack And Stroke In Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Chen ◽  
Ying Zhao ◽  
Changsheng Ma ◽  
Xin Du ◽  
Yihua He
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Left Atrial ◽  
Speckle Tracking ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Volume Index ◽  
Chamber View

Abstract Left atrial (LA) remodeling is closely related to cerebral stroke, but the relationship between impaired deformability of LA in early stages and stroke/TIA is not clear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes of LA deformability and its relationship with stroke/TIA events by using Speckle Tracking echocardiography. In 365 patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF) (318, Non stroke/TIA; 47, stroke/TIA), comprehensive echocardiography was performed by using speckle tracking imaging to calculate mean LA longitudinal strain and strain rate values from apical four chamber view, apical two chamber view and apical three cavity view. The patients in stroke/TIA group had greater ages, a greater proportion of men and lower LA strain rate during left ventricular (LV) early diastole (SRE), and the difference was statistically significant(p<0.05). In the univariate linear regression analysis, the following clinical and conventional echocardiographic parameters each had a significant linear correlation with SRE(p<0.001), they were E/A ratio, LA volume index, body mass index, mean E/e′, LV ejection fraction, age, proportion of hypertension. Through a multiple linear regression analysis, the results show that there is a linear dependence between SRE and E/A ratio, LA volume index and Body mass index. The regression equation is y=-1.430-0.394X1+0.012X2+0.019X3(p<0.001) (y,SRE; X1,E/A ratio; X2,LA volume index; X3,Body mass index).In the multivariate logistic regression analyses, SRE and Sex ratio were independently risk factors stroke/TIA. (SRE, OR 2.945, 95% CI 1.092-7.943, p= 0.033; Sex, OR 0.462, 95% CI 0.230-0.930, p = 0.031)In patients with paroxysmal AF, SRE could reflect the impaired deformability of LA in early stages, and it was associated with the risk of stroke/TIA.

scholarly journals Body Composition, Psychological, Cardiovascular, and Physical Activity Factors Related with Academic School Performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 8775
Author(s):  
Laura Redondo-Flórez ◽  
Domingo Jesus Ramos-Campo ◽  
Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Body Composition ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Trait Anxiety ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
School Students

The aim of the present study was to analyse body composition, anxiety, cardiovascular, and physical activity factors related with academic performance of school students as well as to analyse differences, by age, in these factors. We analysed in 266 primary school students’ (8.81 ± 1.62 years, range: 5–13 years) heart rate, anthropometric variables to calculate body mass index, physical activity performance, anxiety levels and academic results by the average of marks. Students were divided in two different groups, firstly by their lower or higher academic performance, and secondly by age. Results showed a negative correlation between academic performance and age, weight, body mass index and trait anxiety variables. Additionally, significant differences were found by age, presenting older students higher scores in body mass index and lower physical activity, trait anxiety, heart rate and academic performance values than younger students. Overweight and obesity may have a great impact in academic performance in children and we pointed out the necessity to establish programs related with healthy habits which include improvements in physical activity and nutrition behaviours with the objective to enhance children’s health general status, psychological profile, cognitive and motor development, and academic performance.

scholarly journals Physical activity modifies the risk of atrial fibrillation in obese individuals: The HUNT3 study

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (15) ◽  
pp. 1646-1652 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lars E Garnvik ◽  
Vegard Malmo ◽  
Imre Janszky ◽  
Ulrik Wisløff ◽  
Jan P Loennechen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
High Body Mass Index ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Hazard Ratio ◽  
Increased Risk

Background Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder, and high body mass index is a well-established risk factor for atrial fibrillation. The objective of this study was to examine the associations of physical activity and body mass index and risk of atrial fibrillation, and the modifying role of physical activity on the association between body mass index and atrial fibrillation. Design The design was a prospective cohort study. Methods This study followed 43,602 men and women from the HUNT3 study in 2006–2008 until first atrial fibrillation diagnosis or end of follow-up in 2015. Atrial fibrillation diagnoses were collected from hospital registers and validated by medical doctors. Cox proportional hazard regression analysis was performed to assess the association between physical activity, body mass index and atrial fibrillation. Results During a mean follow-up of 8.1 years (352,770 person-years), 1459 cases of atrial fibrillation were detected (4.1 events per 1000 person-years). Increasing levels of physical activity were associated with gradually lower risk of atrial fibrillation ( p trend 0.069). Overweight and obesity were associated with an 18% (hazard ratio 1.18, 95% confidence interval 1.03–1.35) and 59% (hazard ratio 1.59, 95% confidence interval 1.37–1.84) increased risk of atrial fibrillation, respectively. High levels of physical activity attenuated some of the higher atrial fibrillation risk in obese individuals (hazard ratio 1.53, 95% confidence interval 1.03–2.28 in active and 1.96, 95% confidence interval 1.44–2.67 in inactive) compared to normal weight active individuals. Conclusion Overweight and obesity were associated with increased risk of atrial fibrillation. Physical activity offsets some, but not all, atrial fibrillation risk associated with obesity.

scholarly journals Effect of weight loss on early left atrial myopathy in obese patients without known cardiovascular disease

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
O Deal ◽  
J Rayner ◽  
A Stracquadanio ◽  
R Wijesurendra ◽  
S Neubauer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Left Atrial ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
Obese Patients ◽  
Weight Loss Intervention ◽  
Reservoir Function ◽  
Lv Mass

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: Foundation. Main funding source(s): BHF & NIHR BRC Introduction Obesity is strongly associated with increased risk of heart failure and ischaemic stroke independently of associated co-morbidities. Left atrial (LA) reservoir dysfunction, a marker of atrial distensibility and compliance, is an early pathophysiological change which precedes the onset of cardiovascular disease in patients with obesity. It is unclear whether a weight loss intervention may be sufficient to reverse LA reservoir dysfunction. Purpose To longitudinally assess whether a weight loss intervention normalizes LA reservoir function by cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) feature-tracking in patients with obesity and only subclinical cardiovascular disease and compared this age and sex matched non-obese normal weight controls. Methods A total of 45 patients with severe obese (age = 45 ± 11 years, body mass index = 39.1 ± 6.7 kg/m2, 51 ± 18 kg of excess body weight [EBW], 67% female) underwent CMR for quantification of LA and left ventricular (LV) size and function before and a median of 373 days following weight loss intervention. Weight loss was achieved by means of a very-low calorie diet (N = 28; 800 kcal/day) or by bariatric surgery (N = 17). A total of N = 27 non-obese healthy controls (age = 41 ± 12 years, body mass index = 22.3 ± 2.4 kg/m2, 75% female) underwent the same CMR protocol once. Results At baseline, patients with obesity displayed signs of atrial myopathy with increased LA volume and reduced LA reservoir function as compared to normal-weight controls (both P &lt; 0.05, Figure 1) alongside increased LV mass and hyper-normal LV ejection fraction [LVEF] (both p &lt; 0.01). As expected, weight loss led to a significant reduction of LA volume and LV mass with normalization of LVEF regardless of the degree of weight loss achieved (all P &lt; 0.05, Figure 2). By contrast, only a large weight loss (&gt;46.6% EBW, in red in Figure 2) was sufficient to improve and normalize the LA reservoir function (P &lt; 0.05, Figure 2).  On the other hand, moderate or milder weight loss (in orange and red) had no significant effect on LA reservoir function (both P &gt; 0.05). Conclusion Successful weight loss can completely revert early LA myopathic phenotype in obese patients without known cardiovascular disease although this can be achieved only with larger weight loss targets.

P1049Influence of body mass index on recurrence in atrial fibrillation patients after radiofrequency catheter ablation

EP Europace ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Calero Nunez ◽  
V M Hidalgo-Olivares ◽  
A De Leon-Ruiz ◽  
S Diaz-Lancha ◽  
L Exposito-Calamardo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Catheter Ablation ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Left Atrial ◽  
Conflicts Of Interest ◽  
Left Atrial Size ◽  
Atrial Size ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements No conflicts of interest INTRODUCTION  Evidence has shown that obesity, expressed as high body mass index (BMI), is associated with the development of atrial fibrillation(AF). However, the relationship between BMI and recurrence of AF after catheter ablation(CA) remains controversial. Understanding this relationship, may help in regard to patient(p) counseling and management before and after CA. Purpose To evaluate single center AF recurrences after pulmonary vein isolation according to BMI status. Secondary endpoints were to compare the influence of other comorbilitys such as pulmonar disease or obstructive sleep apnea(OSA) METHODS We included 114p with AF(54,5 ± 9,6 years; male 75,4%; paroxysmal 70,2%; persistent 29,8%) treated with first time radiofrequency ablation between 2013 and 2018. On the basis of the baseline BMI, patients were categorized into 2 groups: normal/overweigth (BMI &lt; 30kg/m2) and obese(BMI≥30kg/m2). RESULTS There was no significant difference between the majority of baseline characteristics of the groups (table 1), however patients with BMI≥30 were more likely to sufferd OSA(34% vs 8,2%:p = 0,001), to have larger left atrial (diameter &gt; 40mm: 70,5% vs 46,3%;p = 0,004), and persistent AF (43,4% vs 18%; p 0,004). During 12 months of follow-up AF recurred in 34p (29,8%), the freedom from AF was significantly higher in the BMI &lt; 30 group (48p(80%) vs 31(58,5%), p = 0,015). Multivariate analysis including variables of type of AF, OSA, BMI, left atrial size, ejection fraction, and hypertension demonstrated that BMI was the strongest predictor of being freedom from recurrent AF (OR = 0.35, 95% CI: 0,11–0,81, P = 0.014). A serious complication occurred in 6p(5,3%), with no relationship to BMI. CONCLUSION This study suggest that tight association between obesity and AF recurrence after ablation may be partly due to other concomitant conditions which in turn are more frequent in obese patients like OSA, left atrial size and presence of persistent AF. Abstract Table 1

scholarly journals P1288 Male gender and left atrial volume index predict non valvular atrial fibrillation recurrence. The NeAfi echo registry

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
R Sorrentino ◽  
V Capone ◽  
L Esposito ◽  
F Lo Iudice ◽  
A M De Roberto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Left Atrial ◽  
Longitudinal Strain ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Male Gender ◽  
Volume Index ◽  
Significant Information ◽  
Af Recurrence

Abstract Background In non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF) patients, risk stratification scores such as CHA2DS2VASc and HASBLED allow the prediction of thromboembolic and bleeding risks, respectively. However, no risk score for the prediction of AF recurrence has been yet validated. Purpose To evaluate the mayor anthropometric and echocardiographic determinants of AF recurrence in non-valvular paroxysmal AF patients at 1 year follow-up. Methods Among 395 consecutive adult patients with non valvular AF enrolled in the Neapolitan Atrial Fibrillation (NeAfi) Echo registry, 177 (F/M = 87/90, age = 66.5± 11.9 years) had paroxismal AF and underwent 1-year follow-up. Fifteen patients had AF recurrence. Anthropometric parameters and blood pressure (BP) were recorded and CHA2DS2VASc and HASBLED scores were calculated. At baseline, patients underwent a comprehensive echo-Doppler exam, including quantification of left atrial (LA) size measurements, peak atrial longitudinal strain (PALS) and left ventricular (LV) global longitudinal strain (GLS). Binary logistic regression analysis was used to establish a mathematical model of the relationship between the variables and AF recurrence. The covariates for regression analysis were chosen as potential confounding factors based on their significance in independent T test analyses for continuous variables of chi-square for dichotomous variables, or on their biological plausibility. Results AF recurrence was higher in male than in female patients (14.4 vs 2.3%, p = 0.008). Patients with AF recurrence had similar body mass index, systolic and diastolic BP and heart rate compared to those without. The two groups were similar for LV end-systolic and end-diastolic volumes, ejection fraction, LV mass index, diastolic indexes, pulmonary artery systolic pressure and GLS. LA diameter (p = 0.235) and PALS (p = 0.375) were also similar between the two groups, whereas LA volume index (LAVi) was greater in patients experiencing AF recurrence (45.5 ± 15.7 vs. 36.7 ± 10.4 ml/m², p = 0.003). Binomial multiple regression analysis model explained 25% (Nagelkerke R²) of the variance in AF recurrence and correctly classified 95.0% of cases. Males were 8.9 times more likely to exhibit AF recurrence than females (p = 0.04). Greater LAVi was associated with an increased likelihood of exhibiting AF recurrence (OR = 1.07, p = 0.03), whereas CHA2DS2VASc &gt;1 in men and &gt;2 in women, HASBLED &gt;3 and greater LA diameter or lower PALS did not add significant information to the model. Conclusions Male gender and, with a lower extent, LAVi appear to be major determinants of AF recurrence in non-valvular paroxysmal AF. The quantification of PALS does not seem to add valuable information in the prediction of recurrent AF.

P1692Cardiac fibrosis in competitive triathletes is associated with arterial hypertension

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
J Muench ◽  
D Knappe ◽  
K Witzel ◽  
A Von Stritzky ◽  
E Tahir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Left Atrial ◽  
Cardiac Fibrosis ◽  
Left Atrial Volume ◽  
Volume Index ◽  
P Value ◽  
Atrial Volume

Abstract Background Myocardial fibrosis is an occasional finding in asymptomatic athletes. Purpose Evaluation of clinical conditions with possible impact on cardiac fibrosis in competitive triathletes. Methods Cardiac fibrosis in 61 male competitive triathletes (>10 hrs of training per week, mean 45 yrs) and 19 controls (mean 38 yrs), was quantified using late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) in cardiac magnet-resonance imaging (CMR). Physical examination, past medical history, and routine lab diagnosis were performed and baseline characteristics like blood pressure at rest (BP), body mass index (BMI), and echocardiographic parameters were measured. Triathletes were sub-divided into LGE positives vs. negatives. Results All individuals appeared healthy with no drug history of note and a normal cardiac function according to echocardiography. Focal non-ischaemic LGE was detected in 18 triathletes (5.2±4.5 g; 3.5±2.8 g/m2) and none of the controls. Compared to LGE negative triathletes, LGE positives showed significantly higher systolic BP and BMI (see Table). 67% of the LGE positives and only 14% of the LGE negative athletes showed first degree arterial hypertension and 56% of the LGE positives vs. 21% of the LGE negatives were formally overweight (BMI≥25 kg/m2). Controls had smaller left atrial volume indices than the triathletes, in line with characteristics of the athlete's heart. The triathletes were older than the controls (see Table below), but had a normal diastolic function. 38% of the controls and 31% of all triathletes were overweight. Equally to the LGE negatives, 14% of the controls were hypertensive. Clinical parameters Athletes LGE+ LGE− Controls p-value (athletes vs. controls) p-value (LGE+ vs. LGE−) p-value (LGE− vs. controls) n 61 18 43 19 Age (yrs) 44.6±9.80 48.2±9.04 42.2±9.96 38.4±11.12 0.0371* 0.1222 0.0016* BMI (kg/m2) 24.1±2.57 25.3±2.75 23.8±2.4 24.5±2.74 0.2564 0.0315* 0.1228 Sys. BP (mmHg) 132±15.80 144±17.52 128±12.99 124±15.93 0.0145* 0.0020* 0.2426 LAVI (ml/m2) 29.13±6.79 31.45±8.02 26.68±6.26 24.25±5.48 0.0014* 0.4389 0.0053* All values shown as mean values with standard deviation, if not otherwise indicated, BMI = body mass index, LAVI = left atrial volume index, athletes = all triathletes; LGE+ = triathletes with cardiac LGE visualised by CMR, LGE− = triathletes without LGE in CMR. *Significant p-value, vs. = versus, Sys. BP = systolic blood pressure. Conclusion In competitive triathletes, there is a significant correlation between cardiac fibrosis and arterial hypertension at rest as well as overweight. We therefore recommend, that individuals with these characteristics should undergo cardiac consultation before starting endurance-training in competitive disciplines.

Relationship between body mass index and left atrial appendage thrombus in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation

2015 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 613-618 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin P. Cohoon ◽  
Robert D. McBane ◽  
Naser Ammash ◽  
Joshua P. Slusser ◽  
Diane E. Grill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Left Atrial ◽  
Left Atrial Appendage ◽  
Atrial Appendage ◽  
Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Left Atrial Appendage Thrombus

scholarly journals The Relationship of Dehydration and Body Mass Index With the Occurrence of Atrial Fibrillation in Heart Failure Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Chuda ◽  
Marcin Kaszkowiak ◽  
Maciej Banach ◽  
Marek Maciejewski ◽  
Agata Bielecka-Dabrowa
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Volume Index ◽  
Mass Analysis ◽  
Peak Vo2 ◽  
Unit Increase ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the relationship of dehydration, body mass index (BMI) and other indices with the occurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in heart failure (HF) patients.Methods: The study included 113 patients [median age 64 years; 57.52% male] hospitalized due to HF. Baseline demographics, body mass analysis, echocardiographic results, key cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) parameters, 6 min walk distance (6MWD) and Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) score were assessed.Results: Of all patients, 23 (20.35%) had AF, and 90 (79.65%) had sinus rhythm (SR). Patients with AF were older (med. 66 vs. 64 years; p = 0.039), with higher BMI (32.02 vs. 28.51 kg/m2; p = 0.017) and percentage of fat content (37.0 vs. 27.9%, p = 0.014). They were more dehydrated, with a lower percentage of total body water (TBW%) (45.7 vs. 50.0%; p = 0.022). Clinically, patients with AF had more often higher New York Heart Association (NYHA) class (III vs. II; p &lt; 0.001), shorter 6MWD (median 292.35 vs. 378.4 m; p = 0.001) and a lower KCCQ overall summary score (52.60 vs. 73.96 points; p = 0.002). Patients with AF had significantly lower exercise capacity as measured by peak oxygen consumption (peak VO2) (0.92 vs. 1.26 mL/min, p = 0.016), peak VO2/kg (11 vs. 15 mL/kg/min; p &lt; 0.001), and percentage of predicted VO2max (pp-peak VO2) (62.5 vs 70.0; p=0.010). We also found VE/VCO2 (med. 33.85 vs. 32.20; p = 0.049) to be higher and peak oxygen pulse (8.5 vs. 11 mL/beat; p = 0.038) to be lower in patients with AF than in patients without AF. In a multiple logistic regression model higher BMI (OR 1.23 per unit increase, p &lt; 0.001) and higher left atrial volume index (LAVI) (OR 1.07 per unit increase, p = 0.03), lower tricuspid annular plane systolic excursion (TAPSE) (OR 0.74 per unit increase, p =0.03) and lower TBW% in body mass analysis (OR 0.90 per unit increase, p =0.03) were independently related to AF in patients with HF.Conclusion: Increased volume of left atrium and right ventricular systolic dysfunction are well-known predictors of AF occurrence in patients with HF, but hydration status and increased body mass also seem to be important factors of AF in HF patients.

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