Genetics of atrial fibrillation: from families to genomes.

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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac rhythm disorder and the prevalence is increasing. The disease confers an increased risk of severe complications such as heart failure, stroke and death, yet the treatment options available are insufficient. AF can develop secondary to other diseases, but there is also evidence of a heritable component. The molecular basis for the heritability of AF has been...

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