Why the study?
Does aging alter structural and functional anisotropy in canine atria?
Does aging alter structural and functional anisotropy in canine atria?
Aging in canine atria is associated with increased structural anisotropy, lateral uncoupling, and a shift to transverse conduction block, which may predispose to multiple reentry and atrial fibrillation.
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May promote reentry in aged atria; leaves open human translation of canine anisotropy changes.
Koura et al. (2002) studied this question.
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