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Review
. 2018 Apr 23;1(1):67-74.
doi: 10.1002/agm2.12015. eCollection 2018 Jun.

Atrial fibrillation in aging population

Qi Chen  1 , Zhong Yi  2 , Jie Cheng  1
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Review

Atrial fibrillation in aging population

Qi Chen et al. Aging Med (Milton). .

Abstract

With aging, the pathogenesis processes of atrial fibrillation (AF) are heightened. In this article, we review the mechanisms that predispose elderly patients to AF. We also highlight the unique features in diagnosis, stroke prevention, and treatment strategies for the elderly patient with AF.

Keywords: aging; arrhythmia; atrial fibrillation.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no potential conflicts of interest.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Histological images of Sirius red‐stained atrial myocardium from patients of different age groups. A, <50 y; B, 51‐60 y; C, 61‐70 y; D, >70 y. (Magnification ×40. Reproduced with kind permission of the American Aging Association and permission from the authors: Age‐related atrial fibrosis. AGE, 2009;31:27‐38.)
Figure 2
Figure 2
Implantable cardiac monitor. Implantable cardiac monitor is smaller than a pacemaker and capable of continuously monitoring the patient's electrocardiography for up to several years
See this image and copyright information in PMC

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