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Editorial: Atrial Fibrillation: selection of management strategy and evaluation of outcomes -volume II

  • By

  • Rui Providencia

  • Alexandre Almorad

  • July 14, 2026

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    Atrial fibrillation (AF) affects over 59 million individuals globally, with prevalence projected to double in certain regions by 2060.

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    Obesity and metabolic risk factors significantly contribute to AF-related deaths and disability-adjusted life years, with high BMI as a primary driver.

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    The Inflammatory Burden Index (IBI) has been identified as an independent risk factor for new-onset AF, improving risk stratification over traditional models.

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    A combined procedure for left atrial appendage closure and atrial septal defect closure showed a 100% procedural success rate in a study of 40 patients.

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    Identifying at-risk AF patients remains challenging, with a high blood urea nitrogen-to-serum albumin ratio linked to increased mortality risk.

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Editorial: Atrial Fibrillation: selection of management strategy and evaluation of outcomes -volume II

  • by Rui Providencia, Alexandre Almorad

  • July 14, 2026

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