Genetics of atrial fibrillation.

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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Atrial fibrillation is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia. In addition to traditional risk factors, it is increasingly recognized that a genetic component underlies atrial fibrillation development. This review aims to provide an overview of the genetic cause of atrial fibrillation and clinical applications, with a focus on recent developments. RECENT FINDINGS: Genome-wide association...

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