Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2980746 | The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 2014 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
In Langendorff-perfused canine hearts, stimulation of the aortic root GP provokes AF in the absence of any extrinsic cardiac nerve activity. The aortic root GP is an important element in the intrinsic neuronal loop that can increase the risk of AF in isolated heart models.
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Authors
Hong-Tao MD, Zhi-Li MD, Bo-Yuan MD, Fei-Fei MD, Jin-Bo MD, Jun MD, PhD, Qiang-Sun Zheng,