Blocking interleukin-6 Trans-Signaling in AF: Promises and Challenges

Atrial fibrillation (AF) stands as the most prevalent cardiovascular disease, posing significant risks of stroke, heart failure, and other complications that contribute to morbidity and mortality. While traditionally research on AF has primarily focused on electrophysiological components like ionic currents and the Ca2+ handling system, treatment strategies have mainly revolved around the rate-limiting beta-blockers and Ca2+ channel blockers, or rhythm-control methods such as cardioversion, antiarrhythmics, and catheter ablation.
Source: Heart Rhythm - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research