Question

A 63-year-old with AF and obesity has OSA on CPAP, HTN, and DM2. Despite risk modification, he remains symptomatic. Which statement regarding weight loss is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Aggressive weight reduction improves AF burden and ablation outcomes

Answer

Weight has no impact on AF

Answer

Only alcohol abstinence matters

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Exercise is contraindicated in AF

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CPAP worsens AF

Practice question

A 63-year-old with AF and obesity has OSA on CPAP, HTN, and DM2. Despite risk modification, he remains symptomatic. Which statement regarding weight loss is accurate?