Weight Loss Can Prevent Atrial Fibrillation - People with obesity or overweight can reduce the risk of problems at irregular heartbeat if they lose weight , a study suggests . Or heartbeat irregularity called atrial fibrillation can not be dismissed . The condition was even a major risk factor of stroke systemic and can cause death .
Prevent Atrial Fibrillation With Weight Loss
The weight loss is very positive impact on the heart , especially cut the risk of heart attack palpitations associated with considerable acute atrial fibrillation . These findings were presented at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association in Dallas , USA , and published simultaneously in the Journal of the American Medical Association .
Atrial fibrillation ( atrial fibrillation ) is a heart rhythm disorder , is characterized by the activity of the two upper heart chambers ( atria ) are fast and irregular . These conditions can increase a person's risk for stroke and potentially experiencing heart problems .
This new study found that people who are disciplined in losing and maintaining weight , known to decrease the symptoms of atrial fibrillation up to five times . The dieters also have a 4.5 times reduction in symptoms of atrial fibrillation and two and a half times more powerful in fighting condition firilasi fibrillation , said the researchers . The symptoms in question are heart palpitations , shortness of breath , dizziness , fainting , fatigue , and chest pain .
Dr. . Prashanthan Sanders of the University of Adelaide in Australia said " Being overweight has a significant impact on the atrium . For example , obesity can increase inflammation and enlarge the heart wall thickening , "added Sanders .
Research conducted during the 19 months involving 150 people with a body mass index ( BMI ) greater than 27 . In general , people with a BMI ( a ratio of weight to height ) of more than 25 is considered overweight . While a person with a BMI greater than 30 would be considered obese . Based on the information from these studies , a person will experience an increased risk of atrial fibrillation 4 to 5 percent each time their BMI increased by 1 point .
" Obesity has been considered to be a major contributor of atrial fibrillation , " said Sanders .
In this study , the participants were divided into two groups , ie, groups and group weight management advice . Weight management group in the first 8 weeks are required to consume a very low calorie diet ( 800-1200 calories per day ) . They also have to follow the workout plan written with a light intensity such as walking or cycling three times a week , 20 minutes per session , and gradually increase to 45 minutes . As for the other participants ( group suggestion ) , only given advice on nutrition and exercise .
Participants joined in the weight management group , mean body weight decreased to 14 kg , while in the suggestion group decreased an average weight of 6 kg . Both groups equally decreased the symptoms of atrial fibrillation , but the weight management group is more significant .
