| Literature DB >> 20347792 |
Steven A Lubitz1, B Alexander Yi, Patrick T Ellinor.
Abstract
Recent studies of atrial fibrillation (AF) have identified mutations in a series of ion channels; however, these mutations appear to be relatively rare causes of AF. A genome-wide association study has identified novel variants on chromosome 4 associated with AF, although the mechanism of action for these variants remains unknown. Ultimately, a greater understanding of the genetics of AF should yield insights into novel pathways, therapeutic targets, and diagnostic testing for this common arrhythmia. Copyright (c) 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20347792 PMCID: PMC3073057 DOI: 10.1016/j.hfc.2009.12.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Heart Fail Clin ISSN: 1551-7136 Impact factor: 3.179