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World J Cardiol. Jun 26, 2017; 9(6): 470-480
Published online Jun 26, 2017. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v9.i6.470
Published online Jun 26, 2017. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v9.i6.470
Table 2 Pathological mechanisms of atrial fibrillation in long-term athletes
Pathological mechanism |
Atrial ectopic beats |
Vagal nervous system |
Atrial fibrosis |
Atrial dilatation |
Myocardial injury |
Inflammation |
Redox imbalance |
- Citation: Carbone A, D’Andrea A, Riegler L, Scarafile R, Pezzullo E, Martone F, America R, Liccardo B, Galderisi M, Bossone E, Calabrò R. Cardiac damage in athlete’s heart: When the “supernormal” heart fails! World J Cardiol 2017; 9(6): 470-480
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v9/i6/470.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v9.i6.470