Effects of Prolonged Spaceflight on Atrial Size, Atrial Electrophysiology, and Risk of Atrial Fibrillation
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DOI: 10.1161/circep.117.005959
Abstract: Background: The prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) in active astronauts is ≈5%, similar to the general population but at a younger age. Risk factors for AF include left atrial enlargement, increased number of premature atrial… read more here.
Keywords: atrial fibrillation; atrial electrophysiology; risk; atrial size ... See more keywords