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The mechanisms of atrial fibrillation in hyperthyroidism
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a complex condition with several possible contributing factors. The rapid and irregular heartbeat produced by AF increases the risk of blood clot formation inside the heart. These clots may eventually become dislodged, causing embolism, stroke and other disorders. AF occu...
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BioMed Central
2009
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2680813/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19341475 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1756-6614-2-4 |