The global obesity epidemic is well established, with increases in obesity prevalence for
most countries since the 1980s. Obesity contributes directly to incident cardiovascular risk …

Epicardial adipose tissue has unique properties that distinguish it from other depots of
visceral fat. Rather than having distinct boundaries, the epicardium shares an unobstructed …

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter (AFL) are associated with both diabetes
mellitus and its related comorbidities, including hypertension, obesity, and heart failure (HF) …

Komisję ESC ds. Wytycznych Postępowania nadzoruje i koordynuje przygotowywanie
nowych wytycznych i stanowisk przez grupy robocze i inne grupy ekspertów. Komitet jest …

There has been increasing focus on the rising burden of atrial fibrillation (AF) since the turn
of the millennium. The AF epidemic is projected not only to have an impact on morbidity and …

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac disease in aging populations with
high comorbidity and mortality. Sex differences in AF epidemiology are insufficiently …

In the USA, 69% of adults are either overweight or obese and 35% are obese. Obesity is
associated with an increased incidence of various cardiovascular disorders. Obesity is a risk …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the commonest cardiac rhythm disorder. Evaluation of patients with
AF requires an electrocardiogram, but imaging techniques should be considered for defining …

Obesity is increasingly recognized as a major modifiable determinant of atrial fibrillation
(AF). Although body mass index and other clinical measures are useful indications of …

Background: Important improvements have been made in treatment of diseases associated
with atrial fibrillation (AF), such as hypertension, myocardial infarction, and heart failure …