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ReviewAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2024

Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and hemochromatosis: a narrative review.

Gulzar Ahmed, Sushma Rathi, Harmandeep K Sidhu, Momil Muzaffar, Muhammad H Wajid, Komal Kumari, Hajar Fakhor, Nada M Attia, Koushik Majumder, Vikash Kumar and 2 more

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Review in Annals of medicine and surgery (2012), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors at 10 institutions in 5 countries.

Gulzar AhmedDow Medical College.
Sushma RathiDow University of Health Sciences.
Harmandeep K SidhuDayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, India.
Momil MuzaffarCMH Lahore Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan.
Muhammad H WajidKing Edward Medical University.
Komal KumariZiauddin Medical University, Karachi.
Hajar FakhorAsselin Hedelin Hospital, Yvetot, France.
Nada M AttiaZagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt.
Koushik MajumderChittagong Medical College, Chittagong, Bangladesh.
Vikash KumarThe Brooklyn Hospital Center, New York.
Usha TejwaneyValley Health System, New Jersey, USA.
Nanik RamAga Khan University Hospital.
Dow University of Health Sciences · PKAga Khan University Hospital · PKBrooklyn Hospital Center · USChittagong Medical College · BDCMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry · PKDayanand Medical College & Hospital · INKing Edward Medical University · PKValley Health System · USZagazig University · EGZiauddin University · PK

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (PAF) and hemochromatosis have a complex relationship. This review explores its mechanisms, prevalence, correlations, and clinical manifestations. Hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) involves iron overload due to HFE protein mutations, while atrial fibrillation (AF) is characterized by irregular heart rhythms. Iron overload in hemochromatosis can promote cardiac arrhythmias. AF is prevalent in developed countries and may be linked to cryptogenic strokes. Genetic variations and demographic factors influence the occurrence of both conditions. HH affects multiple organ systems, including the heart, while AF causes palpitations and reduced exercise tolerance. Diagnosis involves iron markers, genotypic testing, and electrocardiogram (ECG) findings. Treatment strategies focus on reducing iron levels in hemochromatosis and managing AF through antithrombotic therapy and rhythm control. Untreated hemochromatosis carries a higher risk of complications, and PAF is associated with increased cardiovascular-related mortality. For better understanding of the mechanisms and to improve management, additional studies are required. Tailored approaches and combined treatments may enhance patient outcomes.

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atrial fibrillationcardiac arrhythmiahemochromatosisiron accumulation

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PMID38333328
PMCPMC10849313
OpenAlexW4389305979

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