Gastroesophageal reflux and atrial fibrillation: is there any correlation?
Atrial fibrillation (AF), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernias are commonly seen in clinical practice. GERD and hiatal hernias have been proposed to be a possible cause of AF. In this paper, we will briefly review GERD, AF and hiatal hernias, consider the available literature co...
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Published in: | Expert review of cardiovascular therapy Vol. 10; no. 3; p. 317 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , |
Format: | Journal Article |
Language: | English |
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England
01-03-2012
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Summary: | Atrial fibrillation (AF), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hiatal hernias are commonly seen in clinical practice. GERD and hiatal hernias have been proposed to be a possible cause of AF. In this paper, we will briefly review GERD, AF and hiatal hernias, consider the available literature covering the association between these diseases and provide further insight into the topic in general. |
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ISSN: | 1744-8344 |
DOI: | 10.1586/erc.11.198 |