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Atrial fibrillation in the 21st century: a current understanding of risk factors and primary prevention strategies.
Mayo Clinic proceedings - 1 Apr 2013
Menezes Arthur R, Lavie Carl J, DiNicolantonio James J, O'Keefe James, Morin Daniel P, Khatib Sammy, Milani Richard V
Abstract excerpt
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia worldwide, and it has a significant effect on morbidity and mortality. It is a significant risk factor for stroke and peripheral embolization, and it has an effect on cardiac function. Despite widespread interest and extensive research on this topic, our understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of this disease process is still incomplete. As a result,...
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