RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Coltrera, Francesca
T1 LEGACY
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2015
FD SAGE Publications
VO 15
IS 5
SP 19
OP 21
DO 10.1177/1559897715583797
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/15/5/19.abstract
AB Weight loss in patients with atrial fibrillation and a body mass index > 27 kg/m is associated with dose-dependent improved control of sinus rhythm and lower atrial fibrillation burden, according to the 5-year LEGACY study. However, > 5% weight fluctuation can offset these benefits.