“…[28][29][30]124 The major pathophysiological mechanisms of AF include atrial remodeling, autonomic nervous system dysfunction, activation of RAS, endothelial dysfunction, increased EAT thickness, higher adiponectin concentrations and IR. 31,32,53,55,62,68,69,81,84 RA is widely involved in these pathophysiological processes. Controversially, some studies have shown an absence of association between RA and the occurrence of new-onset AF.…”