Electrical and structural remodeling contribute to atrial fibrillation in type 2 diabetic db/db mice

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is highly prevalent in diabetes mellitus (DM), yet the basis for this is poorly understood. Type 2 DM may be associated with unique patterns of atrial electrical and structural remodeling; however, this has not been investigated in detail.

Source: Heart Rhythm - September 6, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Loryn J. Bohne, Hailey J. Jansen, Irene Daniel, Tristan W. Dorey, Motahareh Moghtadaei, Darrell D. Belke, Martin Ezeani, Robert A. Rose Source Type: research