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The role of the renin-angiotensin system in atrial fibrillation and the therapeutic effects of ACE-Is and ARBS.
British journal of clinical pharmacology - 1 Sept 2008
Novo Giuseppina, Guttilla Daniela, Fazio Giovanni, Cooper Debbie, Novo Salvatore
Abstract excerpt
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common rhythm disturbance in medical practice and represents a very expensive health problem. AF can be managed with the prevention of thromboembolism and either a rate control of rhythm strategy. As both strategies have important limitations, probably a preventative strategy in patients at risk of developing arrhythmia can be a more attractive option. The renin-angiotensin...
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