Obesity paradox in atrial fibrillation and flutter: a multivariate nationwide inpatient analysis
The obesity paradox is present in patients admitted to the hospital with Afib/Aflut. Regardless of comorbid conditions or demographics, the lowest mortality was seen in overweight patients. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic year independently increased inpatient mortality from Afib/Aflut.
Authors
- Kennedy Sparling (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3234-2390)
Institutions
- University of Arizona (US)
- University of Phoenix (US)
- Arizona Research Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Cardiovascular Disease
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.62347/zotx5048
- Primary Topic
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00