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Direct Proof of Endo-Epicardial Asynchrony of the Atrial Wall During Atrial Fibrillation in Humans

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2016

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Natasja de Groot, Lisette van der Does, Ameeta Yaksh, Eva A.H. Lanters, Christophe P. Teuwen, Paul Knops, Pieter C. van de Woestijne, Jos A. Bekkers, Charles Kik, Ad J.J.C. Bogers,
Circulation Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

Abstract

We provided the first evidence for asynchronous activation of the endo-epicardial wall during AF in humans. Endo-epicardial asynchrony may play a major role in the pathophysiology of AF and may offer an explanation why in some patients therapy fails.

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