<i>GJA1</i> Expression and Left Atrial Remodeling in the Incidence of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

<i>GJA1</i> Expression and Left Atrial Remodeling in the Incidence of Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is an important risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF). <i>GJA1</i> gene encoding connexin43, a major protein in cardiac gap junctions, plays a crucial role in the synchronized contraction of the heart and in cardiac arrhythmia. However, little i...

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Main Authors: Yung-Lung Chen, Yung-Che Chen, Ya-Ting Chang, Hui-Ting Wang, Wen-Hao Liu, Shaur-Zheng Chong, Pei-Ting Lin, Po-Yuan Hsu, Mao-Chang Su, Meng-Chih Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Biomedicines
Subjects:
atrial fibrillation
<i>GJA1</i>
left atrial remodeling
nocturnal oxygen desaturation
obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
sleep efficiency
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/9/10/1463

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