Clinical Trial: Reappraisal of Atrial Fibrillation: RACE V - Work Package 5

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Observational




Official Title: Reappraisal of Atrial Fibrillation: Interaction Between HyperCoagulability, Electrical Remodeling, and Vascular Destabilisation in the Progression of AF- Closing the Trans

Brief Summary:

In the proposed study the investigators aim to clarify the relative contribution of these different mechanisms to the progression of AF. Also the contribution of the individual genetic background will be investigated. Furthermore, the investigators aim to identify clinical parameters and biomarkers informing on the main mechanisms of AF progression in atrial tissue.

For this purpose, in all included patients atrial biopsies will be taken during cardiac surgery.