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Uremic toxins-novel arrhythmogenic factor in chronic kidney disease-related atrial fibrillation

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Abstract

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with a high prevalence of AF, and uremic toxins are an important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases associated with CKD. Uremic toxins can produce pro-fibrotic, pro-hypertrophic, and pro-inflammatory effects on cardiac tissues and enhance oxidative stress or neurohormonal phenomena of cardiovascular injury, which are recognized as arrhythmogenic factors of AF. This article reviews the clinical, molecular, and electrophysiological data of uremic toxins in CKD considered to induce AF through multiple mechanisms on structural and electrical remodeling of the cardiovascular system.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)259-264
Number of pages6
JournalActa Cardiologica Sinica
Volume32
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - May 2016

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Atrial fibrillation
  • Inflammation
  • Oxidative stress
  • Uremic toxins

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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