Information learned from animal models of atrial fibrillation

Animal models of atrial fibrillation have taught us about mechanisms of this common disease. A variety of animal models exist, including models of lone atrial fibrillation and models of atrial fibrillation in the setting of heart failure, aging, or pericardial inflammation. This article reviews thes...

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Published inCardiology clinics Vol. 27; no. 1; p. 45
Main Authors Finet, J Emanuel, Rosenbaum, David S, Donahue, J Kevin
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Netherlands 01.02.2009
Subjects
Aging - physiology
Animals
Atrial Fibrillation - complications
Atrial Fibrillation - physiopathology
Disease Models, Animal
Heart Atria - physiopathology
Heart Conduction System - physiopathology
Heart Failure - etiology
Heart Failure - physiopathology
Humans
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Summary:Animal models of atrial fibrillation have taught us about mechanisms of this common disease. A variety of animal models exist, including models of lone atrial fibrillation and models of atrial fibrillation in the setting of heart failure, aging, or pericardial inflammation. This article reviews these various models.
ISSN:1558-2264
DOI:10.1016/j.ccl.2008.09.005