title: Information learned from animal models of atrial fibrillation.
abstract: Animal models of atrial fibrillation have taught us about mechanisms of this common disease. A variety of animal models exist, including models of lone atrial fibrillation and models of atrial fibrillation in the setting of heart failure, aging, or pericardial inflammation. This article reviews these various models.
authors.affiliation: The Heart and Vascular Research Center, Case Western Reserve University, MetroHealth Campus, 2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109-1998, USA.
authors.forename: J Emanuel
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Finet
authors.forename: David S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Rosenbaum
authors.forename: J Kevin
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Donahue
mesh_terms: D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology; D000818:Animals; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D006325:Heart Atria / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006329:Heart Conduction System / Q000503:physiopathology; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans