Review
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World J Cardiol. Jun 26, 2017; 9(6): 470-480
Published online Jun 26, 2017. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v9.i6.470
Table 2 Pathological mechanisms of atrial fibrillation in long-term athletes
Pathological mechanism
Atrial ectopic beats
Vagal nervous system
Atrial fibrosis
Atrial dilatation
Myocardial injury
Inflammation
Redox imbalance