Publications by authors named "Elodie Baptista"
Cardiovasc Res
December 2022
Article Synopsis
- Obesity and metabolic disorders, such as those caused by a high-fat diet (HFD), may contribute directly to the development of atrial fibrillation (AF) by affecting the atrial heart muscle.
- In a study using mice, prolonged HFD led to changes in atrial properties, including increased fat accumulation, inflammation, and alterations in mitochondrial function, which were linked to a heightened risk of AF.
- The findings suggest that HFD-induced changes in energy metabolism and electrical properties of the atria make the heart more susceptible to initiating AF episodes.
