Pathophysiology and clinical relevance of atrial myopathy.
Basic Res Cardiol
; 119(2): 215-242, 2024 Apr.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38472506
ABSTRACT
Atrial myopathy is a condition that consists of electrical, structural, contractile, and autonomic remodeling of the atria and is the substrate for development of atrial fibrillation, the most common arrhythmia. Pathophysiologic mechanisms driving atrial myopathy are inflammation, oxidative stress, atrial stretch, and neurohormonal signals, e.g., angiotensin-II and aldosterone. These mechanisms initiate the structural and functional remodeling of the atrial myocardium. Novel therapeutic strategies are being developed that target the pathophysiologic mechanisms of atrial myopathy. In this review, we will discuss the pathophysiology of atrial myopathy, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Atrial Fibrillation
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Atrial Remodeling
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Muscular Diseases
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Basic Res Cardiol
Year:
2024
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Belgium