Pathogenic Mechanisms of Atrial Fibrillation in Obesity

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common arrhythmias. It reduces quality of life and its duration due to thromboembolic complications. Obesity contributes to the structural and electrical remodeling of atrial myocardium. This leads to occurrence of ectopic foci in the mouths of the pulmona...

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Main Authors: O. M. Drapkina, M. V. Nikolaeva
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Stolichnaya Izdatelskaya Kompaniya 2016-11-01
Series:Racionalʹnaâ Farmakoterapiâ v Kardiologii
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Online Access:https://www.rpcardio.com/jour/article/view/1340