Sanne Snelder

Sanne Snelder is a Researcher in the Cardiology department at Erasmus Medical Center, Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her work focuses on the intersection of obesity and cardiovascular disease, particularly in the context of atrial fibrillation and cardiac function in obese patients.

Her primary research areas include Cardiology, Obesity Research, Cardiovascular Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Echocardiography, and Bariatric Surgery. She investigates how severe obesity leads to cardiac structural and functional changes, with a special interest in left atrial cardiomyopathy and premature atrial contractions as risk indicators for atrial fibrillation.

Recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate a strong emphasis on echocardiographic assessment in obese populations, exploring topics such as left atrial enlargement, epicardial adipose tissue, and the effects of cardiac rehabilitation. Her research often involves large cohort studies and collaborations with bariatric surgery and cardiology teams.