Atrial Fibrillation and Diabetes Mellitus: JACC Review Topic of the Week.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic medical conditions, and is a risk factor for the development of atrial fibrillation (AF). The presence of diabetes in patients with AF is associated with increased symptom burden and increased cardiovascular and cerebrovascular mortality. The pathophysiology of diabetes-related AF is not fully understood, but is related to structural, electrical, electromechanical, and autonomic remodeling. This paper reviews the complex interaction between diabetes and AF, and explores its effect on the prevention and treatment of AF.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Wang, A; Green, JB; Halperin, JL; Piccini, JP
Published Date
- August 27, 2019
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 74 / 8
Start / End Page
- 1107 - 1115
PubMed ID
- 31439220
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1558-3597
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.jacc.2019.07.020
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States