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Genetic background is associated with distinct patterns of proarrhythmogenic remodeling leading to atrial fibrillation in pigs with ischemic heart failure

  • By

  • Zhihao Zhang

  • Julia Vlcek

  • Christina Heger

  • Valerie Pauly

  • Nora Hesse

  • Dominik Schüttler

  • Daphne Merkus

  • Eckhard Wolf

  • Ivica Medugorac

  • Stefan Kääb

  • Philipp Tomsits

  • Sebastian Clauss

  • April 8, 2026

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    Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a prevalent arrhythmia linked to significant morbidity and increased mortality risk.

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    Genetic predisposition plays a crucial role in individual susceptibility to AF, influencing response to environmental stressors.

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    Over 350 genetic loci associated with AF susceptibility have been identified, highlighting the genetic diversity in AF pathophysiology.

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    Large-animal studies indicate that genetic background significantly affects cardiac responses to ischemia, impacting atrial remodeling.

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    Understanding genetic mechanisms in AF is essential for developing personalized treatment strategies and improving therapeutic efficacy.

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Genetic background is associated with distinct patterns of proarrhythmogenic remodeling leading to atrial fibrillation in pigs with ischemic heart failure

  • by Zhihao Zhang, Julia Vlcek, Christina Heger, Valerie Pauly, Nora Hesse, Dominik Schüttler, Daphne Merkus, Eckhard Wolf, Ivica Medugorac, Stefan Kääb, Philipp Tomsits, Sebastian Clauss

  • April 8, 2026

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