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Pathogenesis of Atrial Fibrillation

Original Presentation Date: March 9, 2007
Credits: 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Abstract

This presentation is devoted to a discussion of pathogenetic mechanisms of atrial fibrillation including triggers, substrate, autonomic, and genetic factors. Dr. Scheinman also discusses the possible therapeutic implications of the findings.

Presenter
 Mel Scheinman, MD


Mel Scheinman, MD
Professor of Medicine, Emeritus,
Walter H. Shorenstein Endowed Chair in Cardiology  
University of California, San Francisco  
San Francisco, California
 

Funding for the live activity was provided by Guidant.

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