Activation of electrical triggers of atrial fibrillation in hyperthyroidism

Wustmann, K; Kucera, J P; Zanchi, A; Burow, A; Stuber, T; Chappuis, B; Diem, P; Delacrétaz, E (2008). Activation of electrical triggers of atrial fibrillation in hyperthyroidism. Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 93(6), pp. 2104-8. Chevy Chase, Md.: Endocrine Society 10.1210/jc.2008-0092

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A shortening of the atrial refractory period has been considered as the main mechanism for the increased risk of atrial fibrillation in hyperthyroidism. However, other important factors may be involved.

Item Type:

Journal Article (Original Article)

Division/Institute:

04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Cardiovascular Disorders (DHGE) > Clinic of Cardiology
04 Faculty of Medicine > Pre-clinic Human Medicine > Institute of Physiology
04 Faculty of Medicine > Department of Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Endocrinology (DFKE) > Clinic of Endocrinology, Diabetology and Clinical Nutrition

UniBE Contributor:

Wustmann, Kerstin Brigitte, Kucera, Jan, Stuber, Thomas, Diem, Peter, Delacrétaz, Etienne

ISSN:

0021-972X

ISBN:

18349059

Publisher:

Endocrine Society

Language:

English

Submitter:

Factscience Import

Date Deposited:

04 Oct 2013 14:56

Last Modified:

12 Oct 2023 15:51

Publisher DOI:

10.1210/jc.2008-0092

PubMed ID:

18349059

Web of Science ID:

000256507900012

BORIS DOI:

10.48350/23846

URI:

https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/23846 (FactScience: 44828)

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