The Genetic Puzzle of Familial Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common clinical tachyarrhythmia. In Europe, AF is expected to reach a prevalence of 18 million by 2060. This estimate will increase hospitalization for AF to 4 million and 120 million outpatient visits. Besides being an independent risk factor for mortality, AF i...

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Main Authors: Ahmed A. Y. Ragab, Gustaf D. S. Sitorus, Bianca B. J. J. M. Brundel, Natasja M. S. de Groot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fcvm.2020.00014/full