Mechanism of and Therapeutic Strategy for Atrial Fibrillation Associated with Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most important risk factors for atrial fibrillation (AF) and is a predictor of stroke and thromboembolism. DM may increase the incidence of AF, and when it is combined with other risk factors, the incidence of stroke and thromboembolism may also be higher; furthe...

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Main Authors: Yubi Lin, Hairui Li, Xianwu Lan, Xianghui Chen, Aidong Zhang, Zicheng Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:The Scientific World Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/209428