Impact of Body Mass Index on the Outcomes of Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: A European Observational Multicenter Study.

ABSTRACT: Background Outcomes of catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) are variable and the predictors of success require further elucidation since the identification of correctable risk factors could help to optimize therapy. We aimed to assess the impact of body mass index (BMI) in the overall safety and efficacy of catheter ablation of AF, with emphasis on the use of cryoballoon ablation and novel oral anticoagulants. Methods and Results There were 2497 consecutive patients undergoing catheter ablation of AF in 7 European high volume centers were stratified according to BMI (normal weight <25 kg/m², pre-obese 25-30 kg/m², obesity 30-35 kg/m², and morbid obesity ≥35 kg/m²) and comparisons of procedural outcomes evaluated. Pre-obese and obese pati

SUBMITTER: Providencia R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6818047 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature