Article
The genetics of atrial fibrillation.
Current opinion in cardiology - 1 Jan 2017
Hayashi Kenshi, Tada Hayato, Yamagishi Masakazu
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To describe recent findings regarding the role of rare and common genetic variants in atrial fibrillation. RECENT FINDINGS: Atrial fibrillation is associated with several clinical risk factors and its development is affected by genetic background. To date, rare variants from more than 30 genes have been identified from studies of familial cases or individuals with lone atrial fibrillation. In...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.