"In patients with atrial fibrillation, a body mass index (BMI) of 27.0 kg/meters-squared or higher increases the risk for left atrial/left atrial appendage (LA/LAA) thrombi, according to a report in the December 15th American Journal of Cardiology.When more than just your fat starts shakin', beware.
Obesity is associated with poor prognosis in patients with atrial fibrillation, the authors point out, with some studies suggesting that obese patients with atrial fibrillation could face a high risk of thromboembolic complications."
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Thursday, January 07, 2010
Body Mass Index Predicts Left Atrial Thrombus in Atrial Fibrillation
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