Open AccessElectropathological Substrate of Longstanding Persistent Atrial Fibrillation in Patients With Structural Heart Disease
Author(s) -
Natasja M.S. de Groot,
Richard Houben,
Joep L.R.M. Smeets,
Eric Boersma,
Ulrich Schotten,
Martin J. Schalij,
Harry J.G.M. Crijns,
Maurits A. Allessie
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
circulation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 7.795
H-Index - 607
eISSN - 1524-4539
pISSN - 0009-7322
DOI - 10.1161/circulationaha.109.910901
Subject(s) - medicine , atrial fibrillation , cardiology , heart disease , disease
During persistent atrial fibrillation (AF), waves with a focal spread of activation are frequently observed. The origin of these waves and their relevance for the persistence of AF are unknown.
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