Enhanced Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Ca2+-leak and Increased Na+-Ca2+-Exchanger Function Underlie Delayed Afterdepolarizations in Patients with Chronic Atrial Fibrillation

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Summary

Enhanced SR Ca2+ leak through CaMKII-hyperphosphorylated RyR2, in combination with larger INCX for a given SR Ca 2+ release and increased diastolic [Ca2+]i-voltage coupling gain, causes AF-promoting atrial delayed afterdepolarizations/triggered activity in cAF patients.

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Published
2012-03-28
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Keywords

Afterdepolarization, Ryanodine receptor, Ryanodine receptor 2, Internal medicine, Calmodulin

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