The Afib Report
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There is growing evidence that idiopathic (lone) atrial fibrillation is caused by a combination of an inflamed heart lining and a dysfunctional autonomic nervous system[1-7]. Many of the triggers for atrial fibrillation such as mental and physical stress, vigorous exercise, alcohol consumption, mercury poisoning, bacterial, viral and fungal infections, and oxidative stress have been identified as potential initiators of inflammation[8-13]. There is also a distinct association between autonomic nervous system dysfunction and the inflammatory response[14,15].
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