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Oxford University Press, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 6(93), p. 2104-2108, 2008
DOI: 10.1210/jc.2008-0092
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Activation of electrical triggers of atrial fibrillation in hyperthyroidism
Journal article published in 2008 by
K. Wustmann,
J. P. Kucera 
,
A. Zanchi,
A. Burow,
T. Stuber,
B. Chappuis,
P. Diem,
E. Delacrétaz
,
A. Zanchi,
A. Burow,
T. Stuber,
B. Chappuis,
P. Diem,
E. Delacrétaz
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Abstract
A shortening of the atrial refractory period has been considered as the main mechanism for the increased risk of atrial fibrillation in hyperthyroidism. However, other important factors may be involved.