MicroRNAs as Biomarkers for Acute Atrial Remodeling in Marathon Runners (The miRathon Study--A Sub-Study of the Munich Marathon Study).

INTRODUCTION:Physical activity is beneficial for individual health, but endurance sport is associated with the development of arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation. The underlying mechanisms leading to this increased risk are still not fully understood. MicroRNAs are important mediators of proarrhyth...

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Main Authors: Sebastian Clauss, Reza Wakili, Bianca Hildebrand, Stefan Kääb, Eva Hoster, Ina Klier, Eimo Martens, Alan Hanley, Henner Hanssen, Martin Halle, Thomas Nickel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4747606?pdf=render