Blood-based 8-hydroxy-2 ′-deoxyguanosine level: a potential diagnostic biomarker for Atrial Fibrillation

Recent research findings revealed key role for oxidative DNA damage in the pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation (AF). Therefore, a circulating oxidative DNA damage marker 8-hydroxy-2 ′-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) may represent a biomarker to stage AF and identify patients at risk for AF recurrence and POAF after treatment.

Source: Heart Rhythm - October 3, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jin Li, Deli Zhang, Kennedy S. Ramos, Luci ënne Baks, Marit Wiersma, Eva A.H. Lanters, Ad J.J.C. Bogers, Natasja M.S de Groot, Bianca J.J.M. Brundel Source Type: research