Arterial stiffness a marker or a mediator of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in essential hypertension?
Journal
European Heart Journal
Date Issued
September 1, 2010
DOI
10.1093/eurheartj/ehq287
Abstract
The structural and functional characteristics of the vasculature plays an
important role in the pathopysiology of hypertension and its complications. Moreover,
the sequels of essential hypertension on rhythm disturbances is currently
under vigorous investigation as an unexplored topic. Thus, the present study was
conducted to investigate the contribution of the elasticity status of the great vessels
to the genesis of atrial fibrillation in hypertensives.
important role in the pathopysiology of hypertension and its complications. Moreover,
the sequels of essential hypertension on rhythm disturbances is currently
under vigorous investigation as an unexplored topic. Thus, the present study was
conducted to investigate the contribution of the elasticity status of the great vessels
to the genesis of atrial fibrillation in hypertensives.