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Effects of atorvastatin on atrial remodeling in a rabbit model of atrial fibrillation produced by rapid atrial pacing

BACKGROUND: Accumulating evidence suggests that myeloperoxidase (MPO) is involved in atrial remodeling of atrial fibrillation (AF). Statins could reduce the MPO levels in patients with cardiovascular diseases. This study evaluated the effects of atorvastatin on MPO level and atrial remodeling in a r...

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Autores principales: Yang, Qian, Qi, Xiaoyong, Dang, Yi, Li, Yingxiao, Song, Xuelian, Hao, Xiao
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4921022/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27342818
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12872-016-0301-8

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