Gastroesophageal reflux and atrial fibrillation: is there any correlation?

Atrial Fibrillation Friday, March 16th, 2012

Expert-Reviews: Luciana Armaganijan*1, Dimpi Patel2, Renato D Lopes3, Carlos A Morillo4, Roberta RN Araújo1, Fernando P Munhoz1, Marcelo A Puzzi1, Murilo J Carvalho1, Lilian BN Gallo1 and Jeff S Healey4 – March 13, 2012.

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. Read More

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