Gastroesophageal reflux and atrial fibrillation: is there any correlation?
Journal Article (Review)
Atrial fibrillation (AF), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernias are commonly seen in clinical practice. GERD and hiatal hernias have been proposed to be a possible cause of AF. In this paper, we will briefly review GERD, AF and hiatal hernias, consider the available literature covering the association between these diseases and provide further insight into the topic in general.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Armaganijan, L; Patel, D; Lopes, RD; Morillo, CA; Araújo, RRN; Munhoz, FP; Puzzi, MA; Carvalho, MJ; Gallo, LBN; Healey, JS
Published Date
- March 2012
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 10 / 3
Start / End Page
- 317 - 322
PubMed ID
- 22390804
Pubmed Central ID
- 22390804
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1744-8344
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1586/erc.11.198
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- England