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
Main Authors: Armaganijan, Luciana, Patel, Dimpi, Lopes, Renato D, Morillo, Carlos A, Araújo, Roberta R N, Munhoz, Fernando P, Puzzi, Marcelo A, Carvalho, Murilo J, Gallo, Lilian B N, Healey, Jeff S
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 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.
ISSN:1744-8344
DOI:10.1586/erc.11.198