Mechanisms of Disease: genetic mechanisms of atrial fibrillation
Robert Roberts
Correspondence University of Ottawa Heart Institute, 40 Ruskin Street, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4W7, Canada
Email rroberts@ottawaheart.ca
Atrial fibrillation is the most common cause of arrhythmia, but the reason it occurs is not always apparent. Despite many efforts, the molecular basis for atrial fibrillation is still unclear. Genetic features of the disorder are, however, being elucidated. Robert Roberts provides here an overview of the major mutation findings so far.
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