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World J Cardiol. May 26, 2023; 15(5): 229-243
Published online May 26, 2023. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v15.i5.229
Atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease: An integrative review focusing on therapeutic implications of this relationship
Akash Batta, Juniali Hatwal, Akshey Batta, Samman Verma, Yash Paul Sharma
Akash Batta, Department of Cardiology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana 141001, Punjab, India
Juniali Hatwal, Department of Internal Medicine, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
Akshey Batta, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Sohana Multi Super Specialty Hospital, Mohali 160062, Punjab, India
Samman Verma, Yash Paul Sharma, Department of Cardiology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
Author contributions: Batta A and Sharma YP contributed to the conception and design; Batta A, Hatwal J, and Sharma YP contributed to the analysis and interpretation; Batta A, Batta Ak, and Verma S contributed to the data collection; Batta A and Hatwal J contributed to writing the article; Batta A and Sharma YP contributed to critical revision of the article; Batta A and Sharma YP contributed to final approval of the article; Batta Ak contributed to the statistical analyses; Batta A and Sharma YP will serve as guarantors for the overall accuracy of the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
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Corresponding author: Akash Batta, Doctor, FACC, MBBS, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Cardiology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Tagore Nagar, Civil Lines, Ludhiana 141001, Punjab, India. akashbatta02@gmail.com
Received: February 4, 2023
Peer-review started: February 4, 2023
First decision: February 20, 2023
Revised: March 5, 2023
Accepted: May 6, 2023
Article in press: May 6, 2023
Published online: May 26, 2023
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Core Tip: Evidence points to an intricate relationship between atrial tissue excitability and neuronal remodeling with ischemia at the microcirculatory level. In this review, we delineated this complex relationship, identified a common theme between the two, and discussed how the knowledge of this relationship translates into a positive and meaningful impact on patient management.