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Fig. 2 | Cardiovascular Diabetology

Fig. 2

From: High variability in bodyweight is associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a nationwide cohort study

Fig. 2

Atrial fibrillation risk was increased in the highest quintile of bodyweight variability. a, b Subjects in the highest quintile of bodyweight variability (Q5) showed significantly higher incidence and risk of AF compared to Q1–4, while there was no significant difference in AF risk among Q1–4. c AF risk was 16% increased in high bodyweight variability compared to reference bodyweight variability. Bar graphs represent incidence rates per 1000 person-years with scales on the left. Line graphs with error bars represent the hazard ratios with 95% confidence intervals for atrial fibrillation development with scales on the right. Hazard ratios were adjusted for baseline body mass index, age, sex, smoking, drinking, exercise, low income, hypertension, dyslipidemia, number of oral anti-diabetic medication, insulin use, duration of diabetes, and fasting glucose. VIM, variability independent of mean; AF, atrial fibrillation; Q, quintile

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