Altered Atrial Metabolism: An Underappreciated Contributor to the Initiation and Progression of Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Currently, about 1% to 2% of the general population suffers from AF.[1][1] The incidence and prevalence of AF increase in an age‐dependent manner, resulting in a projected AF‐