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In the last few years, several studies have investigated the role of autonomic dysfunction in atrial fibrillation (AF) onset. In most instances, particularly in subjects with paroxysmal AF, a distinct proarrhythmic effect of sympathetic or vagal activation was found.
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Lombardi, F., Tarricone, D., Tundo, F., Colombo, F., Belletti, S. (2003). Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter: Sympathetic Nervous System and Arrhythmogenesis. In: Gulizia, M. (eds) New Advances in Heart Failure and Atrial Fibrillation. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2087-0_43
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