Inflammatory single nucleotide polymorphisms and the risk of atrial fibrillation: a case control study

Kristoffer M Henningsen, Morten S Olesen, Lasse S Ravn, Ulrik Dixen, Stig Haunsoe, Helle Bruunsgaard, Jesper H Svendsen

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    Abstract

    Systemic inflammation is associated with atrial fibrillation (AF) and inflammatory processes are involved in the pathophysiology of AF. We hypothesized that genetic polymorphisms, which determine the rate of inflammatory cytokines, are associated with increased risk of AF.
    OriginalsprogEngelsk
    TidsskriftInflammation Research
    Vol/bind60
    Udgave nummer3
    Sider (fra-til)209-11
    Antal sider3
    ISSN1023-3830
    DOI
    StatusUdgivet - 2011

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