Sarcoidosis And Atrial Fibrillation: A Rare Association And Interlink With Inflammation |
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Authors: | Uma N Srivatsa Jason Rogers |
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Affiliation: | UC Davis Medical Center, 4860 Y street, Ste 2820, Sacramento, CA |
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Abstract: | We report a case of sarcoidosis presenting initially as atrial fibrillation(AF). His response to anti-arrhythmic treatment strategy was suboptimal. On initiation of immunosuppressive therapy, AF was better controlled. This interesting case highlights a likely link between inflammation and pathogenesis of atrial fibrillation. |
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Keywords: | atrial fibrillation sarcoidosis inflammation |
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