Article
Genetics of atrial fibrillation.
Cardiology clinics - 1 Feb 2009
Lubitz Steven A, Yi B Alexander, Ellinor Patrick T
Abstract excerpt
Recent studies of AF have identified mutations in a series of ion channels; however, these mutations appear to be relatively rare causes of AF. A genome-wide association study has identified novel variants on chromosome 4 associated with AF, although the mechanism of action for these variants remains unknown. Ultimately, a greater understanding of the genetics of AF should yield insights into novel pathways,...
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