Do you lose weight with AF?

Summary: Australian research shows for the first time that obese people who are suffering from atrial fibrillation can reduce or reverse the effects of the condition by losing weight.

Can AFib be reversed with weight loss?

Losing 10% of weight can reverse atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to an Australian study published June 14, 2018 in the heart journal Eurospace.

How do you lose AF?

Ways to Lose Weight

1. Eat less, move more. Lower the amount of calories you eat and drink.
2. Focus on healthy foods. Fresh, whole foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains give your body the nutrients it needs without extra calories.
3. Start small.
4. Track your progress.
5. Be patient.
6. Talk to your doctor.

Does AFib cause weight gain?

Other symptoms include weight gain, lightheadedness, and a general feeling of discomfort and fatigue. You may also notice increased urination. AFib may not cause any symptoms at all — some people don’t know they have this condition until it’s discovered by their doctor.

How can weight loss help patients with AF?

Preliminary data in relatively young patients suggest that weight loss programmes may reduce AF burden and improve AF-related symptoms. Such programmes could be a widely-applicable and cost-effective option in AF management if they are also effective in elderly patients with AF, particularly if they also improve physical performance.

Is there a link between AF and obesity?

Obesity often co-exists with multiple AF risk factors that improve in response to weight loss, making a consolidated approach of weight loss and AF risk factor management preferable. However, weight loss for AF remains in its infancy, and its broad adoption as a management strategy for AF remains to be defined.

How does weight loss affect atrial fibrillation ( AF )?

Stable weight loss decreases AF burden and AF recurrence following treatment. Structural remodelling in response to weight loss suggests that reverse remodelling of the AF substrate mediates improvement of arrhythmia profile.

What should you know about the lose Af study?

(LOSE-AF) The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Know the risks and potential benefits of clinical studies and talk to your health care provider before participating.