Kosior DA, Brodowski K, Krzykwa A, Jaworski K, Zylińska E, Opolski G. [Role of inflammation in etiology of atrial fibrillation--is lone arrhythmia really alone].
Wiad Lek 2012;
65:255-258. [PMID:
23654149]
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Abstract
We present the case study of recurrent AF episodes initially considered as a lone arrhythmia. Due to elevated C-reactive protein and fibrinogen serum levels with absence of other potential risk factors of arrhythmia and diseases underlying the genesis of inflammatory response we consider the plays a prominent role in etiology in perpetuation and maintenance of AF. Additional use of atorvastatin to a conventional therapy leads to significant reduction of C-reactive protein and fibrinogen and improves effect of long-term sinus rhythm maintenance.
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