Publications by authors named "Abhinav B Mehta"
Aims: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a progressive disease. Obesity is associated with progression of AF. This study evaluates the impact of weight and risk factor management (RFM) on progression of the AF.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Atrial fibrillation (AF) imposes a substantial cost burden on the healthcare system. Weight and risk factor management (RFM) reduces AF burden and improves the outcomes of AF ablation.
Objectives: This study sought to evaluate the cost and clinical effectiveness of integrating RFM into the overall management of AF.
Background: Obesity begets atrial fibrillation (AF). Although cardiorespiratory fitness is protective against incident AF in obese individuals, its effect on AF recurrence or the benefit of cardiorespiratory fitness gain is unknown.
Objectives: This study sought to evaluate the role of cardiorespiratory fitness and the incremental benefit of cardiorespiratory fitness improvement on rhythm control in obese individuals with AF.
Background: Obesity and atrial fibrillation (AF) frequently coexist. Weight loss reduces the burden of AF, but whether this is sustained, has a dose effect, or is influenced by weight fluctuation is unknown.
Objectives: This study sought to evaluate the long-term impact of weight loss and weight fluctuation on rhythm control in obese individuals with AF.
Background: The long-term outcome of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation demonstrates attrition. This outcome may be due to failure to attenuate the progressive substrate promoted by cardiovascular risk factors.
Objectives: The goal of this study was to evaluate the impact of risk factor and weight management on AF ablation outcomes.