We are pleased to share a new publication from the EAST-AFNET4 project: The manuscript titled “Impact of Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity on Treatment Effect of Early Rhythm Control: EAST-AFNET4” has been accepted for publication in JAMA Cardiology.

For the publication, data were analysed to show whether diabetes and obesity have an influence on the effect of early rhythm control.

We extend our sincere thanks to all contributing authors and co-authors for their valuable work on this important research.