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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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Series: | The Scientific World Journal |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/209428 |