The Relation of Atrial Fibrillation and Inflammation Do Inflammation Imply the Pathogenesis of Atrial Fibrillation?

摘要

Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most commonly encoun-tered arrhythmia in clinical practice, is associated with a 2-fold increase in total cardiovascular mortality[1], as well as the potential for substantial morbidity, including stroke, congestive heart failure, and cardiomyopathy. Its incidence and prevalence are increasing, and it representsa growing clinical and economic burden. Owing to rela-tive inefficacy and