| Literature DB >> 28496736 |
Eleonora Grandi1, Antony J Workman2, Sandeep V Pandit3.
Abstract
This review focuses on the (mal)adaptive processes in atrial excitation-contraction coupling occurring in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation. Cellular remodeling includes shortening of the atrial action potential duration and effective refractory period, depressed intracellular Ca2+ transient, and reduced myocyte contractility. Here we summarize the current knowledge of the ionic bases underlying these changes. Understanding the molecular mechanisms of excitation-contraction-coupling remodeling in the fibrillating human atria is important to identify new potential targets for AF therapy.Entities:
Year: 2012 PMID: 28496736 PMCID: PMC5153202 DOI: 10.4022/jafib.495
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Atr Fibrillation ISSN: 1941-6911