Atrial Fibrillation: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical ...
Our review is a comprehensive examination of the epidemiological data associating unmodifiable and modifiable risk factors for AF and of the pathophysiological evidence supporting the mechanistic link …
Atrial Fibrillation Pathophysiology | Circulation - AHA/ASA Journals
Nov 15, 2011 · Abstract Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, is an important contributor to population morbidity and mortality. An arrhythmia that is particularly common …
Atrial fibrillation - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jan 14, 2026 · In a typical heart, a group of cells called the sinus node sends electrical signals that start each heartbeat. The signals go across the upper heart chambers to the AV node, where they usually …
Atrial Fibrillation Pathophysiology Explained - Biology Insights
Jul 5, 2025 · Atrial fibrillation arises from long-term changes to the atria known as remodeling. This process alters the physical structure and electrical properties of the atrial tissue, creating an …
Atrial Fibrillation: Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology
Permanent AF is recognized as the accepted rhythm, and the main treatment goals are rate control and anticoagulation. Although it is possible to reverse the progression, this task can be...
Atrial Fibrillation: A Review | Cardiology | JAMA | JAMA Network
Dec 16, 2024 · AF is associated with significantly increased risk of stroke, heart failure, myocardial infarction, dementia, chronic kidney disease, and mortality. Observations Symptoms of AF include …
Atrial fibrillation: pathophysiology, genetic and epigenetic …
Feb 1, 2024 · Our review provides a current state of the field regarding the identification and functional characterization of AF-related genetic and epigenetic regulatory networks, including ethnic …
Atrial fibrillation | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE
Background information Definition Causes and risk factors Prevalence Complications Prognosis Atrial fibrillation: Summary Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a supraventricular tachyarrhythmia with uncoordinated …
Guideline Hub | Atrial Fibrillation - American College of Cardiology
Nov 30, 2023 · JACC Atrial Fibrillation Guideline Interactive Tool JACC Central Illustration: Management Strategies for New Classification of Atrial Fibrillation Patient Resources Increase patient knowledge …
Etiology, Pathology, and Classification of Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) refers to a supraventricular tachyarrhythmia that is characterized by a diffuse and disorganized atrial electrical activity that replaces normal sinus node function and results in …