Because of its paroxysmal nature ... AF 1–6% Four- to fivefold increase Atrial size/geometry, heart failure, hypertension, inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, autonomic dysfunction Indirectly ...

Atrial tachycardia is a form of supraventricular tachycardia that occurs when one focus in the atria begins to fire rapidly, overwhelming the sinoatrial node. This results in rapid conduction of ...

Stroke work up often discovers AF for the first time, while paroxysmal AF may portend similar ... of common stroke risk factors including hypertension. The mechanisms are currently elusive.