Inflammation is strongly associated with the initiation and perpetuation of atrial fibrillation, though its causal role and the clinical utility of anti-inflammatory therapies remain unclear.
Systematic Review
What is the role of inflammation in the initiation and perpetuation of atrial fibrillation?
This systematic review highlights the strong association and possible causal role of inflammation in the initiation and perpetuation of atrial fibrillation.
Inflammation has emerged as being strongly associated with AF initiation and perpetuation, including being implicated as a possible causal factor. Its role needs further elucidation to assist with the optimal prevention and treatment of AF using an individualized strategy. In the present review article the current published data linking inflammation to AF is summarized.
K. Phillips (2013) conducted a systematic review in Atrial Fibrillation. Inflammation was evaluated. Inflammation is strongly associated with the initiation and perpetuation of atrial fibrillation, though its causal role and the clinical utility of anti-inflammatory therapies remain unclear.