International journal of cardiology
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Int. J. Cardiol.
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We have investigated the role of muscle mass, natriuretic peptides and adipokines in explaining the obesity paradox. ⋯ The lower mortality risk associated with excess weight in men with CHD without HF may be due to higher muscle mass. In men with HF, leptin (possibly reflecting cachexia) explain the inverse association.
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Restless patient is recalcitrant during ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF). We aimed to assess the association between patient movements during AF ablation and its outcome. ⋯ Keeping patients motionless may be important to reduce the procedural duration of AF ablation.