Pathophysiology and Diagnosis in Atrial Fibrillation.
10.18501/arrhythmia.2017.021
- Author:
Seung Yong SHIN
1
Author Information
1. Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Republic of Korea. theshin@cau.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Atrial Fibrillation;
Pathophysiology;
Diagnosis
- MeSH:
Aging;
Atrial Fibrillation*;
Diagnosis*;
Heart;
Heart Failure;
Humans;
Myocardial Ischemia
- From:International Journal of Arrhythmia
2017;18(3):133-136
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Atrial fibrillation is association a wide range of genetic, metabolic, and environmental causes. The number of patients with atrial fibrillation is increasing exponentially, predominantly due to aging and a variety of heart conditions such as ischemic heart disease and heart failure. Owing to a range of unmet clinical and social needs, atrial fibrillation has become a significant target for research studies. Thus far, research has revealed several important mechanisms related to the pathophysiology, diagnostic, and optimal treatment of atrial fibrillation. In this review, we aim to summarize the current status of research on atrial fibrillation and relate such progress to the European Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines (2016).
