Dynamic balance of platelet reactivity in atrial fibrillation PARtially unravelled

The World Heart Federation recently launched a roadmap to reduce the substantial disease and healthcare burden associated with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF). AF is the most common and clinically significant form of cardiac arrhythmia, and independently associated with a 5-fold increased risk of ischemic stroke [1]. Thromboembolisms generally arise from structurally and electrically remodelled left atria exhibiting impaired contractility and blood stasis. Increased thrombogenicity may additionally predispose to both AF and stroke.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research