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Sources and references for: Atrial Fibrillation and Overweight ; Disease of Obesity and Heart

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Is there a connection between atrial fibrillation and overweight/obesity?
What kind of heart diseases can you get when you are obese?
What is the disease of obesity and heart?

I am overweight (BMI 34.2, Obesity class 3). During an ECG test my doctor found an atrial fibrillation (heart rhythm disturbance in the atrium). Is there a connection?

Sources, references:

1. JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association

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